Question 1

The primary difference between hydraulic and action theories of state development is that:​

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A)  ​action theory does not acknowledge the needs of food production
B)  ​hydraulic theory does not take into account the effects of individuals and focuses rather exclusively on environment
C)  ​hydraulic theory does not take into account the role of humans in environmental modification
D)  ​action theory does not address the importance of waterE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 2

Clearly, the environment played the major role in the development of all state societies and urban areas.​

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The hydraulic theory is an example of what kind of approach?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​action
B)  ​ecological
C)  ​political
D)  ​symbolicE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 4

The theory of state development focused on the importance of leadership is called _______________.​

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The answer of The theory of state development focused on...

Question 5

The early city of Teotihuacan was designed according to:​

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A)  ​a standard Spanish grid pattern
B)  ​visions and prophecies
C)  ​regional topography
D)  ​the solar calendarE) A) and C)
F) All of the above

Question 6

In cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Teotihuacan, the downtown urban area was laid out in the form of a __________.​

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The answer of In cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Teotihuacan,...

Question 7

What kind of data was collected from the study of nonmonumental structures at Tikal?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​state political interests
B)  ​trade and exchange routes
C)  ​site size and population
D)  ​religious affiliationE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Archaeologists found that ancient Tikal extended far beyond the original area surveyed after four years of __________.​

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The answer of Archaeologists found that ancient Tikal extended far...

Question 9

Because of the emergence of devastating infectious diseases in Europe, the urban population there was not self-sustaining until which century?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​18th
B)  ​19th
C)  ​20th
D)  ​21stE) None of the above
F) A) and B) C

Question 10

What is the Bronze Age?​

Accepted Answer

​It is a period in the Old World marked ...

Question 11

In Eurasia and Africa, the production of tools made by this metal marked the age of _______________.​

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The answer of In Eurasia and Africa, the production of...

Question 12

Ani was once a privileged city in the Mongol Empire.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 13

During the time of the development of early state societies, northern Europeans developed a tendency for sickle-cell anemia.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Material items found in burials are called ________________.​

Accepted Answer

The answer of Material items found in burials are called...

Question 15

​The Silk Roads extended from Eurasia to central __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ​The Silk Roads extended from Eurasia to...

Question 16

King Hammurabi is best known for developing an improved writing system in Babylon.​

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The first emperor of which civilization was buried with 7,000 life-size terra-cotta figures?​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Indonesia
B)  ​Mesopotamia
C)  ​Japan
D)  ​ChinaE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 18

After de Soto's journey through their territory, the Caddo population declined, likely due to disease, an estimated:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​50 percent
B)  ​68 percent
C)  ​84 percent
D)  ​96 percentE) B) and D)
F) B) and C) D

Question 19

Following the excavations in the 1960s, archaeologists at Tikal began to focus on:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​dwelling sites around the larger buildings
B)  ​the temple complex and major buildings
C)  ​monumental architecture at the site
D)  ​slave quarters and workers' dwellings on the outskirtsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Ani represents the ultimate cultural achievement and is a national historic heritage site for:​

Accepted Answer

A)  ​Greece
B)  ​Turkey
C)  ​Armenia
D)  ​RussiaE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: The Emergence of Cities and States

The primary difference between hydraulic and action theories of state development is that:​

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Clearly, the environment played the major role in the development of all state societies and urban areas.​

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The hydraulic theory is an example of what kind of approach?​

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The theory of state development focused on the importance of leadership is called _______________.​

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The early city of Teotihuacan was designed according to:​

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In cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Teotihuacan, the downtown urban area was laid out in the form of a __________.​

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What kind of data was collected from the study of nonmonumental structures at Tikal?​

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Archaeologists found that ancient Tikal extended far beyond the original area surveyed after four years of __________.​

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Because of the emergence of devastating infectious diseases in Europe, the urban population there was not self-sustaining until which century?​

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What is the Bronze Age?​

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In Eurasia and Africa, the production of tools made by this metal marked the age of _______________.​

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Ani was once a privileged city in the Mongol Empire.​

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During the time of the development of early state societies, northern Europeans developed a tendency for sickle-cell anemia.​

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Material items found in burials are called ________________.​

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​The Silk Roads extended from Eurasia to central __________.

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King Hammurabi is best known for developing an improved writing system in Babylon.​

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The first emperor of which civilization was buried with 7,000 life-size terra-cotta figures?​

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After de Soto's journey through their territory, the Caddo population declined, likely due to disease, an estimated:​

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Following the excavations in the 1960s, archaeologists at Tikal began to focus on:​

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Ani represents the ultimate cultural achievement and is a national historic heritage site for:​

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The primary difference between hydraulic and action theories of state development is that:

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Clearly, the environment played the major role in the development of all state societies and urban areas.

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The hydraulic theory is an example of what kind of approach?

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The theory of state development focused on the importance of leadership is called _______________.

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The early city of Teotihuacan was designed according to:

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In cities such as Mohenjo-Daro and Teotihuacan, the downtown urban area was laid out in the form of a __________.

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What kind of data was collected from the study of nonmonumental structures at Tikal?

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Archaeologists found that ancient Tikal extended far beyond the original area surveyed after four years of __________.

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Because of the emergence of devastating infectious diseases in Europe, the urban population there was not self-sustaining until which century?

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In Eurasia and Africa, the production of tools made by this metal marked the age of _______________.

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Ani was once a privileged city in the Mongol Empire.

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During the time of the development of early state societies, northern Europeans developed a tendency for sickle-cell anemia.

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Material items found in burials are called ________________.

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The Silk Roads extended from Eurasia to central __________.

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King Hammurabi is best known for developing an improved writing system in Babylon.

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The first emperor of which civilization was buried with 7,000 life-size terra-cotta figures?

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After de Soto's journey through their territory, the Caddo population declined, likely due to disease, an estimated:

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Following the excavations in the 1960s, archaeologists at Tikal began to focus on:

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Ani represents the ultimate cultural achievement and is a national historic heritage site for:

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