The study of culture primarily involves

learning why various people live as they do

The main purpose of a time line is to show the

chronological relationship between events

The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with

domesticating plants and animals

The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because

alternatives to hunting and gathering developed

What does a topographic map show?

physical features and land elevation

One reason that many historians study geography is to

show connections between people and places

Cities, complex government, writing system & advanced technology are all

Characteristics of Civilization

Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that

the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa

Most traditional societies are

closely linked to the natural environment

Which geographic feature did the earliest civilizations in Egypt, China & India have in common

rivers that increased fertility of the land by flooding

Ethnocentrism is best defined as

the belief that one culture is superior to all others

studbud

Quarterly 1- 9R

23 termsStudBud Administration35 plays

Imported from external platform

Flashcards23 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 23

Answers

1
"If a son has struck his father, they shall cut off his hand." In which document is this found
Twelve Tables
Code of Hammurabi
Analects
Ten Commandments
2
The study of culture primarily involves
understanding the technology of modern machinery
observing the physical environment of people
analyzing the personalities of children in the same families
learning why various people live as they do
3
On which continent did humans first appear?
North America
Africa
Europe
Asia
4
A geographic similarity between Italy and India is that both of these countries are located
between to oceans
south of the equator
on peninsulas
on archipelagos
5
The term monsoons can be defined as
mountain avalanches
seasonal winds
ocean currents
sand deposits
6
Which geographic feature had the greatest impact on the development of ancient civilizations
river valleys
mountain passes
smooth coastlines
dense forests
7
The main purpose of a time line is to show the
chronological relationship between events
causes and effects of wars
benefits of modern civilizations
location of important places
8
Italy, Korea, Spain and India are similar in that each is considered
a landlocked nation
an island nation
an archipelago
a peninsula
9
The introduction of Buddhism into Japan is an example of
modernization
cultural diffusion
isolation
ethnic conflict
10
A personal letter, an autobiography and a diary are all examples of
official records
primary sources
secondary sources
published records
11
The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with
learning to control fire
developing iron technology
using child labor in factories
domesticating plants and animals
12
Which geographic feature has helped isolate China?
Andes Mountains
Kalahari Desert
Great Rift Valley
Himalaya Mountains
13
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
factories began to use assembly line techniques
new inventions led to overseas exploration
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agriculture
14
What does a topographic map show?
ethnic distributions
physical features and land elevation
patterns of trade
climate regions
15
One reason that many historians study geography is to
tell when events took place
explore the value systems of early peoples
show connections between people and places
help predict changes in the government
16
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
painting and sculputure
oral traditions
subsistence farming
recorded history
17
Cities, complex government, writing system & advanced technology are all
Causes of the Neolithic Revolution
Characteristics of Civilization
Examples of Early Technology
Results of Cultural Diversity
18
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that
farming societies developed before hunting and gathering
all the continents were settled at about the same time
the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
the wheel was used by all ancient societies
19
Most traditional societies are
organized around complex economic systems
dependent on manufacturing
closely linked to the natural environment
located near large urban areas
20
Which feature would most likely appear on a physical map?
climatic patterns
land usage patterns
population densities
mountain ranges
21
Which geographic feature did the earliest civilizations in Egypt, China & India have in common
vast forests that supplied lumber for building
rivers that increased fertility of the land by flooding
mountains that provided protection from invasion
tropical climates that included monsoons
22
Which early civilization was influenced by the Tigris River, Zagros Mountains & Syrian Desert?
Mayan
Chinese
Mesopotamian
Egyptian
23
Ethnocentrism is best defined as
the belief that one culture is superior to all others
military preparation for a civil war
love and devotion to one's country
a belief in one god

Quarterly 1- 9R Flashcards | StudBud