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Paleolithic Era, Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
Paleolithic Era, Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
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Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
recording events in cave paintings
using irrigation systems
spreading monotheistic religious customs
developing democratic traditions
2
"Control of fire" was a major advancement for human beings in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Protection
Warmth
Entertainment
Prepare and preserve food
3
Civilizations developed before Culture
True
False
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2. How did archaeologists determine the migration patterns of the earliest humans?
Archaeologists uncovered written records in West Africa.
The oldest human art was found in Africa.
Tools found in Africa prove this.
Archaeologists found the oldest human fossils in Africa.
5
The reason ancient peoples of the Nile River valley built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to
increase agricultural production
purify sacred waters
defend against invaders
create a shorter route to distant cities
6
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
clear-cut rainforests
flooded rice paddies
terraced fields
expansive plantations
7
What is the primary reason why diverse cultures exist in the world today?
Artifacts
Chris and Howard's fault.
Racism
Geography
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Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
severe climate
many natural harbors
northern and western mountain ranges
navigable river systems
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Scientists have confirmed that the invention of shoes drastically made our feet healthier.
False
True
10
Civilization is known as a "higher state" of Culture
True
False
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The role of females during the Paleolithic era was to raise children and support her husband.
False
True
12
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
building floating gardens to grow corn
developing a writing system using cuneiform
establishing representative democracies
constructing Hindu temples
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Which factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
vast deserts
smooth coastlines
fertile soils
high mountains
14
Humans are 55% the same.
True
False
15
According to world renown anthropologist Dr. Brian Ferguson; war is a part of human nature.
True
False
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Which geographic factor helped the cities of Nanjing & Mogadishu develop into trading centers?
an abundance of natural resources
access to mountain passes
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
location on waterways
17
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
the development of civilization
increasing migrations of people in search of food
a belief in a spiritual world
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4. What is believed to be true about Paleolithic Culture? Choose all that apply.
Food was scarce so people moved to follow food sources.
The goal of each day was survival
People lived in permanent shelters
Every part of the animals they hunted was used for food.
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People in the Paleolithic Era were nomads because
they were easily bored and wanted to see the world.
they did not know how to build sturdy houses.
None of these
they followed the herds of animals in order to get food.
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How did agriculture lead to a more complex society?
Humans lived together in permanent settlements
Agriculture allowed for the specialization of labor.
A surplus of goods increased trade between humans
Farmers developed more productive ways to use tools.
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Scientists have confirmed that we have better teeth than our archaic paleolithic ancestors
False
True
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The role of females after the Neolithic Rev was to raise children and support her husband
True
False
23
Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is
Old stone age
Paleolithic Revolution.
Bronze Age.
Agricultural Revolution
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1. When do many scientists believe the first modern humans appeared?
400,000 years ago.
200,000 years ago.
300,000 years ago.
100,000 years ago.
25
Is it important to take many perspectives into account when evaluating a historical event?
No
Yes
26
Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into China
Thar Desert
Bay of Bengal
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
27
Which geographic factor has contributed most to the economic growth of Saco, Maine and Egypt?
The Thorntonaca mountains
access to important waterways
an abundance of arable land
a variety of natural resources
28
Which body of water is located between Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia?
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
29
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because:
farming led to settled communities
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
copper was first used to improve stone tools
people started using animal skins for clothing
30
Which factor most influenced the construction of settlements during the Neolithic period?
introduction of fishing nets
production of surplus food
drawings on cave walls
ability to harness fire
31
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of
single-crop economy
industrialization
desalinization projects
terrace farming
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Which countries are most affected by monsoons?
Cuba and Afghanistan
India and China
Ghana and Argentina
Algeria and Turkey
