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9th Grade SS
Classic Civilizations - Regents Prep Questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| A major impact of Ancient Greece and Rome on Western Civilization was that | Greek sculpture and Roman architecture were much admired and copied in the 18th and 19th centuries |
| The Ancient Romans’ most significant contribution to Europe has been in the area of | Law |
| An immediate result of the fall of the Roman Empire was | a period of disorder and weak central government |
| The Ancient Athenians are credited with | establishing governments that had democratic elements |
| Both the Ancient Romans and the Ancient Chinese viewed foreigners as barbarians. This is an example of | ethnocentrism |
| A major contribution of the Roman Republic to Western European culture was the | concept of government by laws |
| Which ancient civilization established the basis of western democracy? | Greek |
| The political system of the Ancient Roman Empire was characterized by a strong central government | a strong central government |
| Which societal condition was basic to the development of Greek philosophy? | mass education |
| Important long-term contributions of Ancient Greek and Roman civilizations are primarily found in the area of | government and law |
| The Ancient Greek city-state of Sparta | was a powerful military state |
| A major contribution of the Roman Empire to Western society was the development of | an effective legal system |
| A major effect of the decline of the Roman Empire was that Western Europe | entered a period of chaos and disorder |
| During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of | ethnocentrism |
| Which aspect of a nation’s culture is most directly influenced by the physical geography of that nation? | population distribution |
| In China, the development of ethnocentrism was most influenced by | its geographic isolation |
| In most societies, works of art and architecture generally serve to | reflect the values of that society |
| Which generalization is characteristic of most traditional societies? | sons learn the same trades as their fathers |
| Recent archeological studies suggest the theory that | the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa |
| Which factor has contributed most to the social and cultural identity of the Middle East? | strong influence of Islam on the region |
| The Chinese called their land “Middle Kingdom.” Europeans often used the term “backward” to refer to China. These statements best illustrate | attitudes of ethnocentrism in both cultures |
| Geographic isolation of a people frequently reinforces | a traditional way of life |
| In most societies, urbanization has | weakened traditional values and life patterns |
| Which statement cites an example of cultural diffusion? | young people dance to rock music in Russia |
| In most traditional societies, the teaching of values is mainly the responsibility of the | family |
| The study of culture primarily involves | learning why various peoples live as they do |
| Extended families and limited social mobility are characteristic of | traditional societies |
| People in both Japan and India eat very little meat. A study of these cultures would show that | although these cultures have similar practices, the reasons for these practices differ |
| The dominance of the Spanish language in Latin America and continued use of the French language in Senegal are examples of | cultural diffusion |
| Which statement about India is a fact rather than an opinion? | The Mongols ruled India for more that 100 years |
| Which reference would be used to find the most recent information about the gross domestic product (GDP) of a nation? | world almanac |
| Culture is sometimes referred to as “a blueprint for living” because it | includes all the things that contribute to a society’s development |
| Which statement about Japan is a fact rather than an opinion? | many of Japan’s cultural traditions were borrowed from China |
| One similarity between the culture of traditional China under dynastic rule and the culture of modern China under communism is that both stress | loyalty to the authority of leaders |
| The ancient Chinese expression “Middle Kingdom” and the European terms “Near East” and “Far East” best reflect | the influence of ethnocentrism on geographic perspective |
| The accusations of witchcraft in 17th century England and the practice of foot-binding in 19th century China are examples of the | discrimination against women in various cultures |
| Buildings such as the Gothic cathedrals in Western Europe and the Parthenon in ancient Greece reflect each society’s | cultural values |
| Before towns and cities can develop in a society, the society needs to establish | an agricultural surplus |
| Which statement best supports the idea that cultural diffusion has greatly affected Southeast Asia? | Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam are practiced throughout Southeast Asia |
| In India, which aspect of society has been most heavily influenced by religious beliefs, tradition, and the division of labor? | caste system |
| One similarity between the cultures of traditional China and traditional Japan was that | the educated class was held in high esteem |
| The invention of writing systems and the growth of cities occurred only in civilizations that | developed complex institutions |
| sociologist interested in Indian culture would most likely focus on the study of | Hinduism and its influence on life in India |
| In India, the Caste System determined a person’s occupation, personal associations, and marriage partner. This situation shows that the Caste system | has been a way of life as well as an element of religion |
| During the centuries of dynastic rule, the Chinese rejected other cultures as inferior to their own. This situation illustrates the concept of | ethnocentrism |
| Which statement best describes the status of women in most traditional Asian societies? | women were expected to dedicate their lives to their families |
| One result of the Neolithic Revolution was | the establishment of villages and the rise of governments |
| Throughout much of history, both China and Japan held a common view that other nations were | barbarians not worthy of their attention |
| Historians are interested in studying Maya ruins in Mexico, the haiku poetry of Japan, and the music of Chopin because such cultural and intellectual developments | reflect the values of that society |
| Which term is used to describe the spread of Buddhism from India through Southeast Asia? | cultural diffusion |
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