| Question | Answer |
| #1 The laws of justice which Hammurabi established; let him rule his subjects accordingly, speak justice to them, give right decisions, root out the miscreants and criminals from this land, and grant prosperity to his subjects. My words are well considered; my deeds are not equaled; to bring low those that were high; to humble the proud, the expel insolence. Code of Hammurabi. How did implementation of codified laws such as the Code of Hammurabi affect the people of ancient societies? | helped everyone know the laws
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#2 The people of Athens were the first to be ruled by what kind of government? | democracy
| #3 What was the purpose of the Silk Road? | Trade route
| #4 Which leader of India helped the country gain peace through conversion to Buddhism? | Ashoka
| #5 What discovery helped archaeologists determine how to read hieroglyphics? | Rosetta Stone
| #6 Explain how the domestication of plant and animals helped early civilizations. | Did not have to hunt as much
| #7 What geographical feature was necessary for early civilizations? | River or water source
| #8 Ziggurats were built for what reason? | honor the gods
| #9 Pyramids were built for what reason? | bury the pharaohs
| #10 What invention helped the Mesopotamians trade with other civilizations? | Sail
| #11 Why was Buddhism popular in India and other cultures? | focused on peace
| #12 Which family member is the most valued in Chinese culture? | oldest male
| #13 Explain the differences between life in Athens and life in Sparta. | Athens democracy, laws, education, Sparta had military, more freedom for women
| #14 What did Alexander the Great accomplish by creating his empire? | spreading Greek ideas
| #15 How did the Neolithic Revolution impact population size? | population grew |
