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Unit 1 Section 1: Ancient River Civilizations
Unit 1 Section 1: Ancient River Civilizations
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If a man has knocked out the teeth of another man, his own teeth shall be knocked out
This rule is based on the Koran (Qur'an)
This rule is based on the Analects of Confucius
This rule is based on the Ten Commandments
This rule is based on the Code of Hammurabi
2
The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the
development of trade
growth of international alliances
promotion of cultural diffusion
strengthening of traditional culture
3
Hammurabi's Code, 10 Commandments, & 12 tables, were all significant to their societies because
they established rules of behavior
they established official religions
they established democratic governments
they established economic systems
4
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations
mountain passes
river valleys
smooth coastlines
dense forests
5
Early peoples who moved frequently searching for the food they needed for survival are called
hunters and gatherers
guild members
village dwellers
subsistence farmers
6
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three
division of labor
surplus of food
complex civilizations
domestication of plants and animals
7
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it
caused a decline in population
encouraged a nomadic lifestyle
influenced climate changes
included the domestication of plants and animals
8
The term monsoons can be defined as
ocean currents
mountain avalanches
seasonal winds
sand deposits
9
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times
The population tended to be small
The concept of private property was important
There was a system of mass production
Society was highly industrialized
10
One similarity found in both Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations is that each developed a
compass
written language
monotheistic religion
ziggurat
11
Height above sea level, amount of rainfall, and distance from equator, most influences
the climate of a region
the topography of a region
the mineral resources found in a region
having natural boundaries or barriers
12
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three
complex civilizations
domestication of plants and animals
division of labor
surplus of food
13
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
14
One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
democratic governments
nomadic lifestyles
monotheistic belief systems
written forms of communication
15
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
16
The Middle East has been called a crossroad for culture primarily because of the region's
religious unity
geographic location
political stability
technological achievements
17
Why did ancient civilizations develop in river valleys such as the Nile, Indus, and Tigris
The river valleys provided areas for recreation
The rivers aided in exploration of new territories
The rivers provided power for industries
The river valleys provided freshwater & good farmland
18
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times
the concept of private property was important
there was a system of mass production
the population tended to be small
society was highly industrialized
19
One reason that many historians study geography is to
show connections between people and places
help predict changes in government
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early people
20
One reason for the development of early civilizations in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys
location protected people from land invasion
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
periodic flooding left rich soil good for farming
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe & Asia
21
Which geographic feature served as a barrier between China and India
deserts
plateaus
rivers
mountains
22
The early civilizations of the Nile River valley, Mesopotamia, and the Huang He were similar
because they were dependent on fertile land
because they were dependent on each other for trade
because they were industrialized societies
because they were monotheistic
23
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa & Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
social equality
monotheism
urban planning
dynastic rule
24
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map
population densities
climatic patterns
land usage patterns
mountain range
25
Some archaeologists believe the earliest human presence in the Americas is associated with the
exploration of the Caribbean by Europeans
journey of traders along the Silk Roads
migration of nomads across the Bering Strait
movement of tribes during the Bantu migration
26
Which geographic feature has helped to isolate China
Andes Mountains
Kalahari Desert
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
27
The development of civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, & China shows the importance of
rugged coastlines
heavy forestation
river valleys
mountain passes
28
Hammurabi's Code, the Ten Commandments, & Twelve Tables were all important to their societies
because they established rules of behavior
because they established official religions
because they established economic systems
because they established democratic governments
29
The geographic isolation of a society most often leads to the
development of trade
growth of international alliances
strengthening of traditional culture
promotion of cultural diffusion
30
If a seignior breaks the bone of another seignior, they shall break his bone is an example of
the Edicts of Asoka
the Code of Hammurabi
the Ten Commandments
the Twelve Tables
31
Which geographic feature influenced the development of Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations
river valleys
cool temperatures
location near a strait
mountains
32
Excavating sites, analyzing radiocarbon dating results, & cataloging artifacts are done by
a political scientist
a historian
a sociologist
an archaeologist
33
What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution
Humans first learned to use fire
Civilizations developed
People began hunting and gathering for food
Life expectancy declined
34
What was a result of the Neolithic Revolution
people began hunting and gathering their food
life expectancy declined
humans first learned to use fire
civilizations developed
35
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese Legalism both rely on the idea that
all subjects are equal under the law
religion and government must be brought closer together
governments must provide their people with rights
harsh laws are needed to control society
36
The term monsoons can be defined as
seasonal winds
ocean currents
mountain avalanches
sand deposits
37
One similarity between ancient Egypt and ancient China is that they both developed
written forms of communication
democratic governments
monotheistic belief systems
nomadic lifestyles
38
Early people who moved frequently as they searched for food they needed for survival are called
hunters and gatherers
guild members
subsistence farmers
village dwellers
39
Which geographic feature has helped isolate China
Himalaya Mountains
Great Rift Valley
Andes Mountains
Kalahari Desert
40
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in world history
Domesticating animals & farming led to permanent settlements
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time
Spoken language was used to improve communication
Stone tools and weapons were first developed
41
Which river system is found in Mesopotamia
Yellow River
Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Nile River
Ganges and Brahmaputra rivers
42
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world
cultural diffusion
ethnocentrism
cultural isolation
secularism
43
The Middle East's designation as a cultural crossroads was primarily a result of the region's
technological achievements
religious unity
geographic location
political stability
44
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it
included the domestication of plants and animals
caused a decline in population
influenced climatic changes
encouraged a nomadic lifestyle
45
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
Sinai Peninsula
Mesopotamia
Cape Horn of South America
Cape of Good Hope
46
One reason the Euphrates & Tigris valleys were centers of early civilizations is that they had
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
the means for irrigation and transportation
locations in regions of moderate climate and enough rainfall
rich deposits of coal and iron ores
47
The Code of Hammurabi and Chinese Legalism both rely on the idea that
harsh laws are needed to control society
governments must provide their people with rights
all subjects are equal under the law
religion and government must be brought closer together
48
One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, & Tigris rivers became centers of early civilizations is
they had locations in regions of moderate climate & rainfall
they had the means for irrigation and transportation
they had rich deposits of coal and iron ore
they had borders and elevations that were easy to defend
49
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map
population density
climate patterns
mountain range
literacy rates
50
Which factor was most important to the development of early river valley civilizations
vast deserts
high mountains
fertile soils
smooth coastlines
51
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
removing rain forests
developing chinampas
building terraces
digging irrigation canals
52
India's earliest civilizations were located in
mountainous areas
river valleys
dry steppes
coastal regions
53
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
building terraces
removing rain forests
digging irrigation canals
developing chinampas
54
India's earliest civilizations were located in
coastal regions
river valleys
dry steppes
mountainous areas
55
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
used a hieroglyphic writing system
developed along rivers
used the ziggurat form for their temples
established trade routes to China
56
The Indus and Huang He rivers are both closely associated with
border disputes
sacred biblical sites
cradles of early civilization
oil discoveries
57
One similarity in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China was that each civilization developed
democratic governments
industrialized economies
monotheistic religions
irrigation systems
58
Which river system is found in Mesopotamia
Ganges and Indus Rivers
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Nile River
Yellow (Huang He) River
59
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
60
If a man destroy the eye of a man of lesser rank, he shall pay 1/3 of a mina of silver shows
that law sometimes distinguishes between social classes
that all fines are preferable to physical punishment
that All men are equal under the law
that violence must always be punished with violence
