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Flashcards on Civilization
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What is civilization?
A complex society characterized by urban development, social organization, and cultural advancement.
What are the key features of a civilization?
Cities, government, writing system, social structure, complex culture, and advanced technology.
Which ancient civilization built the city of Rome?
The Romans
What is the significance of the invention of writing to civilizations?
It allowed for the recording and preservation of information, communication over long distances, and the development of complex societies.
Which ancient civilization built the Great Pyramids of Giza?
The Egyptians
What is cultural diffusion?
The spread of ideas, customs, and technologies from one culture to another.
Which civilization invented the wheel?
The Sumerians
What is the Neolithic Revolution?
The transition from hunting and gathering to settled farming communities, marking the beginning of civilization.
Who was the famous ruler of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
Ashoka the Great
What civilization developed a system of writing known as hieroglyphics?
The Ancient Egyptians
What is the significance of Hammurabi's Code?
One of the earliest known sets of written laws, it established the principle that the punishment should fit the crime.
Which civilization is known for the construction of the Machu Picchu?
The Incas
What is the importance of agriculture in the development of civilizations?
Agriculture provided a stable food supply, allowing for the growth of communities and the development of complex societies.
Which civilization is known for the invention of the compass and paper?
The Ancient Chinese
What is the significance of the city of Babylon in ancient Mesopotamia?
It was a major center of trade and the site of the Hanging Gardens, which were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
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Which civilization built the Great Wall of China?
The Romans
The Egyptians
The Mayans
The Ancient Chinese
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Which civilization developed the first known system of writing called cuneiform?
The Greeks
The Sumerians
The Vikings
The Aztecs
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Which ancient civilization is known for the construction of the Colosseum?
The Romans
The Greeks
The Babylonians
The Persians
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Which civilization developed a form of government known as democracy?
The Ancient Greeks
The Aztecs
The Egyptians
The Romans
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What is the significance of the Rosetta Stone?
It is the oldest known cave art.
It is the world's tallest building.
It is the largest pyramid in Egypt.
It helped in deciphering ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics.
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Which civilization is known for the construction of the Taj Mahal?
The Greeks
The Romans
The Mughals
The Mayans
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What was the capital city of the Inca Empire?
Cusco
Machu Picchu
Lima
Quito
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Which civilization is known for the construction of Stonehenge?
The Egyptians
The Ancient Britons
The Greeks
The Aztecs
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Which ancient civilization invented the first known alphabet?
The Sumerians
The Ancient Egyptians
The Phoenicians
The Greeks
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Who was the first emperor of the Maurya Empire in ancient India?
Akbar the Great
Chandragupta Maurya
Ashoka the Great
Harsha Vardhana
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