Question

multiple choice

1. how did geographic features influence the diffusion and settlement of both the phoenician and greek traders?

a) both had access to the mediterranean sea.
b) the monsoon winds made ocean travel easier.
c) the arid climate encouraged migration.
d) russia’s rivers provided ease of travel.

1. which geographic features determined the location of the early civilizations of egypt, mesopotamia, china, and india?

a) oceans and coastlines
b) rivers and valleys
c) fertile soils and plains
d) rainy seasons and forests

1. how did pericles influence the functioning of athenian government?

a) he introduced representative democracy
b) he expanded democracy of new classes of free men.
c) he increased the salaries of government officials.
d) he greatly strengthened the authority of military leaders in society.

1. when ideas and traditions are exchanged from one culture to another, it is called

a) trade
b) humanism
c) cultural diffusion
d) excommunication

1. rome fell for all of the following reasons except

a) weak leadership
b) economic crisis
c) invasions
d) development of the feudal system

Explanation:

1. Phoenician and Greek traders relied on Mediterranean Sea access for travel and trade, which shaped their diffusion and settlement.
2. Early river valley civilizations (Egypt, Mesopotamia, China, India) formed along rivers/valleys for water and agriculture.
3. Pericles expanded Athenian democracy by including more free men in governance and increasing official salaries to enable participation.
4. Cultural diffusion is the term for exchanging ideas/traditions between cultures.
5. The feudal system developed after Rome's fall, so it was not a cause of Rome's collapse.

Answer:

1. A) Both had access to the Mediterranean Sea.
2. B) rivers and valleys
3. B) He expanded direct democracy of new classes of free men.
4. C) cultural diffusion
5. D) development of the feudal system