Resource Allocation and World History Quiz Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards generated from the Resource Allocation Quiz covering early civilizations, geography, political systems, natural resources, and ancient history.

Neolithic Period

The period between 9,000–4,000 B.C.E. when early humans began forming small farming communities in South America, Mexico, China, and the Middle East to raise crops and defend against attackers.

Mesopotamia

The location in the Middle East lying between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in present-day Iraq, extending later to Egypt.

Nile

The well-known river flowing from south to north around which the Egyptian Civilization began.

I & M Canal

The man-made waterway that helped make Chicago the industrial hub of the United States.

Chicago

The city that received a makeover including steel-structured buildings after burning to the ground in 1871.

Renewable Resource

A natural resource that can be replenished over time, such as timber.

Russia

The country holding the largest total value of natural resources at 75 trillion.

Venezuela

The country with the largest oil reserves.

Republic

A political system in which representatives govern the state.

Monarchy

A government in which one person has control and power is passed down through a bloodline.

Democracy

A form of government that cannot govern without the consent of the people.

Aristocracy

A government in which a few wealthy people hold power.

Theocracy

A government led through religious law under the leadership of priests or religious leaders.

Totalitarian

A government system where those in control have unlimited power and typically gain control through military support.

Eurasian Trade Route (Silk Road)

The historical overland and maritime route depicted that facilitated trade between major empires such as Rome and Han China.

Sumer

The original civilization.

Dynasty

A family bloodline.

Spartan Helot

A slave in ancient Spartan society.

Writing

The key defining difference between history and prehistory.

Romulus

The figure who founded Rome according to Roman legend.

Han Dynasty

The Chinese dynasty that existed contemporaneously with the Roman Empire.

Carthage

The capital city of the Phoenician Empire.

Macedonia

The power that took over Greek city-states after they failed to unite.

Rome

The ancient empire whose downfall was caused by overexpanding.