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Davenport - Ancient Civilizations
Davenport - Ancient Civilizations
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1
The 10 Commandments of the Jews (Hebrews) . . .
Created animosity between the Hebrews and the Mongols
Influenced the nomads to human sacrifice
Influenced moral/ethical laws in years to come
Were given to the Hebrews by Abraham
2
The pyramids were located in
Greece
Egypt
Assyria
Israel
3
A ziggurat would have been found in which of the four great river valley civilizations?
China
Egypt
India
Mesopotamia
4
The people of the Indus River Valley were the first...
Nomadic people
Organized government officials
Religious leaders of the area
Urban (City) Planners
5
A geographer who focused on ancient societies would most likely study the
effect of fire on the lives of the people
development of trade
evolution of family patterns
impact of river valleys on settlement patters
6
Rulers of this first civilization held authority thanks to the Mandate of Heaven
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
7
How did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers influence the way people viewed the gods of Mesopotamia
Light flooding led the people to believe the gods were kind
Frequent flooding was blamed on the unpredictable gods
People did not settle near rivers
Peaceful nature of the rivers were seen as a blessing
8
Neolithic Revolution took place between what years
1450-1458
1994-1996
8000 BC- 500 BC
200 AD-347 AD
9
What is a food surplus?
a food shortage
a drought
a famine
more food than you need to survive
10
Hieroglyphics were used by which civilization
Mesopotamia
China
India
Egypt
11
The first written code of law was...
The Geneva Convention
The Law of the Jungle
The 10 Commandments
Code of Hammurabi
12
What was an important consequence of the Neolithic Revolution
People manufactured goods at home
Stone Age cultures learned how to use tools
People followed animal herds from Asia
Rich harvests led to the rise of the first civilizations
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Irrigation led to. . .
Crops dying
More art and culture developing
Bridges being built
food surpluses that supported a wide variety of occupations
14
Access to fresh water, Fertile Land, Natural Grain Crops, and Temperate Climates contributed to
Dominance of the Ottoman Empire
Development of Nomadic Societies
Development of River Valley Civilizations
Creation of Aryan Caste System
15
Which statement about the Neolithic Revolution is an opinion rather than a fact?
The Neolithic period was more impressive time than any other
The Neolithic Rev resulted in changes for the nomads
New technology was developed during the Neolithic Rev
Permanent settlements developed after the Neolithic Rev
16
The Neolithic Revolution changed people from...
Hunter Gatherers to Stone Age Dwelling
Hunter Gatherers to Settlers
Hunter Gatherers to Lazy Fisherman
Hunter Gatherers to Shepards
17
How did the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic Age affect lifestyles?
brought about social equality
created a division of labor
made families smaller
Made people nomadic
18
The Mandate of Heaven was important because...
The Mandate gave total power and authority over the kingdom
It kept power in the same family
It introduced democracy to ancient China
The mandate of heaven had no effect on ancient china
19
Which is not a characteristic of civilization?
Government
Social Classes
Organized Religion
Small Villages
20
Access to fresh water, fertile land, and warm climates led to the rise of
Villages
River Valley Civilizations
Flesh Eating Bacteria
Chinese Zombie Armies
21
The area between the Tigris and Euphrates is known as...
Mesopotamia
The Fertile Crescent
Ancient India
The Land of Enchantment
22
Which structure would be the MOST like city hall
The Great Wall of China
Great Pyramid
Ziggurat
Citadel
23
When government power is drawn from a religious source...
Republic
Oligarchy
Chiefdom
Theocracy
24
Jewish scripture says that God's laws were delivered to the ancient Hebrews by...
Abraham
David
Moses
Solomon
