Foundations: World History H Final
Review
What were the impacts of the agricultural revolution? - ANSSystematic farming & domesticating
animals helped people settle and civilizations grow.
Where were most early civilizations located geographically? - ANSEarly civilizations developed
in river valleys because water is life (crops & animals).
Where were most early civilizations located geographically? - ANSCharacteristics are cities,
government, religion, economy, literature, and technology.
What characteristics allow empires to gain and maintain power? - ANSas a territorial empire of
direct conquest and control with force
How did Emperors unite their people? - ANSstandardized the trade and communication,
currency and language
How did China's cultural & technological development compare to others? - ANSWas a world
leader in technology, the Four Great Inventions
What was the structure of the government of the Roman Empire? - ANSOligarchy, Auticracy,
Theocracy, Absolute Monarchy
What was the economy of the Roman Empire like? - ANSWas based on agriculture, growing
food, and farming. Farms were run by slaves. Also made money from mines
Why do empires lose power? - ANSEconomic issues, cultural/social issues, and environmental
issues
What are some effects of empires losing power? - ANSPhilosophy, political systems, technology,
trade, and military developments
What is the main reason that both the Roman Empire & the Han Dynasty fell? - ANS? Weak
leadership and corruption, economic collapse/social disorder
Review
What were the impacts of the agricultural revolution? - ANSSystematic farming & domesticating
animals helped people settle and civilizations grow.
Where were most early civilizations located geographically? - ANSEarly civilizations developed
in river valleys because water is life (crops & animals).
Where were most early civilizations located geographically? - ANSCharacteristics are cities,
government, religion, economy, literature, and technology.
What characteristics allow empires to gain and maintain power? - ANSas a territorial empire of
direct conquest and control with force
How did Emperors unite their people? - ANSstandardized the trade and communication,
currency and language
How did China's cultural & technological development compare to others? - ANSWas a world
leader in technology, the Four Great Inventions
What was the structure of the government of the Roman Empire? - ANSOligarchy, Auticracy,
Theocracy, Absolute Monarchy
What was the economy of the Roman Empire like? - ANSWas based on agriculture, growing
food, and farming. Farms were run by slaves. Also made money from mines
Why do empires lose power? - ANSEconomic issues, cultural/social issues, and environmental
issues
What are some effects of empires losing power? - ANSPhilosophy, political systems, technology,
trade, and military developments
What is the main reason that both the Roman Empire & the Han Dynasty fell? - ANS? Weak
leadership and corruption, economic collapse/social disorder
