What advances in water management made early civilizations more successful at farming?

the development of water wheels and canals

What was one feature that set hunter-gatherer groups apart from earlier humans.

the development of distinct social & gender roles

How did the emergence of agriculture affect early civilizations?

It led to permanent villages & cultural growth.

How did the feudal era of China inspire the creation of Confucianism?

corruption made citizens return to an ancient moral standard

How did Confucianism's Five Relationships shape East Asian culture?

Inspired culture that held special respect for elders & men

How were the writing system of the Nile & Indus River civilizations similar?

They both included pictograms representing individual words

Why were trading routes between ancient civilizations often located along major waterways?

Major waterways made it easier to move larger goods quickly.

How did domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

It allowed human to stay in one place and grow food.

How did early civilizations adapt to increased population as they settled permanently?

Civilizations developed laws to control actions of people.

Why is the code of Hammurabi significant to the history of human civilization?

It was the first written code of laws.

Why did many hunter-gatherer groups migrate?

to follow & hunt herds of wild animals

How did mountains surrounding Indus River impact development of civilization in that region?

They protected the civilization from outside invaders

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Social studies 6th grade World History (Early Civilizations & their religions) State Standard 6-1

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1
Which religion originated in Israel?
Judaism
Taoism
Buddhism
Confucianism
2
What characteristic of hunter gatherer is shown on map of land bridge between Asia & N. America
migration to follow animals
displacement to new lands because of regional wars
advancement to use & create complex tools
transition to farming & agriculture
3
What advances in water management made early civilizations more successful at farming?
the development of sewer system
the use of the plow & animal-assisted labor
the use of copper tools
the development of water wheels and canals
4
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both are polytheistic.
Both are originated in India.
Both believe in the Four Noble Truth.
Both support the caste system.
5
What title would you give to the following chart?
Monotheistic Religions
African Religions
Polytheistic Religions
Asian Religions
6
What was one feature that set hunter-gatherer groups apart from earlier humans.
the use of a written language
the importance of hunting & finding food
the importance of monotheistic faith
the development of distinct social & gender roles
7
The creation of permanent human settlements was the direct result of what?
the ability to produce food
the invention of the wheel
the ability to forge bronze tools and weapons
the formation of organized religions
8
Which Characteristic best describes early hunter-gatherer communities?
urban
industrial
democratic
nomadic
9
How did the emergence of agriculture affect early civilizations?
It resulted in the exhaustion of the most fertile land.
It caused civilizations to migrate long distances.
It led to permanent villages & cultural growth.
It led to starvation when migrating herds left.
10
Which pairing correctly matches a religion with its holy book?
Christianity and the Eightfold path
Hinduism and the Qur'an
Judaism and the Torah
Taoism and the Bible
11
How did the feudal era of China inspire the creation of Confucianism?
wealth allowed scientists to critique older religions
education allowed scholars to develop basic Confucian ideas
development of trade brought Confucian ideas to China
corruption made citizens return to an ancient moral standard
12
How did Confucianism's Five Relationships shape East Asian culture?
Inspired culture that depended on international trade
Inspired culture that depended on isolationism
Inspired culture that held special respect for elders & men
Inspired culture that held special respect for youth & women
13
The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia surrounded what two rivers?
Nile, Yangtze
Euphrates, Tigris
Nile, Tigris
Huang He, Indus
14
_ was the most common form of expression in early hunter-gatherer groups,
sculpture
Hieroglyphics
painting
writing
15
How were the writing system of the Nile & Indus River civilizations similar?
They both had no systems of numbers
They both included pictograms representing individual words
They both were designed with symbols representing sounds
They both used complex systems of dots
16
Why were trading routes between ancient civilizations often located along major waterways?
Major waterways separated civilizations from each other
They were not parts of lands controlled by civilizations
Major waterways made it easier to move larger goods quickly.
They prevented spread of diseases between civilizations
17
Which statement is true about all four civilizations shown in the dark shaded area on the map?
They all started near mountains.
They all started in Asia.
They all started near rivers.
They all started near the Pacific Ocean.
18
How did domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?
It led to the development of a currency-based economy.
It encouraged the creation of monotheistic religions.
It allowed human to stay in one place and grow food.
It forced humans into a nomadic lifestyle.
19
This quote describes the key idea of the teachings of what ancient religion?
Taoism
Buddhism
Judaism
Confucianism
20
These are notes taken by a student in a class. Which is the best title for these notes?
Neolithic Revolution
Early River Civilizations
Taoist communities
Hunter-Gatherer Groups
21
How did early civilizations adapt to increased population as they settled permanently?
Civilizations developed laws to control actions of people.
Civilizations formed barriers to prevent expanding cities
Civilizations reduced interaction with neighbor communities
Civilization became nomadic to prevent overpopulating region
22
Why is the code of Hammurabi significant to the history of human civilization?
It was the first example of pictograph writing.
It was the first written religion.
It was the first written code of laws.
It was the first example of human writing.
23
Why did many hunter-gatherer groups migrate?
to increase trade & other civilizations
to pay respect to their gods
to follow & hunt herds of wild animals
to strengthen their militaries
24
Which ancient civilization created the Ziggurat?
Euphrates
Nile
Huang He
Indus
25
How did mountains surrounding Indus River impact development of civilization in that region?
They made it easier to trade with other civilizations
They provided fertile farmlands
They prevented flooding in the region
They protected the civilization from outside invaders

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