The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because

farming led to settled communities

Which was true of food-gathering societies in Paleolithic Times?

The population tended to be small

What was significant about Hammurabi's Code?

It was the first codified (written) law

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian Civilizations

developing a writing system using Cuneiform

One reason for the start of early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that..

periodic flooding left rich soil which was ideal for farming

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Paleolithic/Neolithic People

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Unit 1 Early Civilizations

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1
What does "Surplus" mean?
Not enough
More than needed
Free
Sale
2
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
people started using animal skins for clothing
farming led to settled communities
copper was first used to improve stone tools
3
Which was true of food-gathering societies in Paleolithic Times?
The population tended to be small
Society was highly industrialized
They had a system of mass production
The concept of property was highly important
4
Which is NOT an advantage of living in a River Valley?
Rich in Oil Deposits
Transportation
Food Supply
Reliant Water Supply
5
What did people start to build once they achieved a surplus of food?
Permanent Settlements
Churches
Civilizations
Schools
6
Early peoples who moved often as they searched for food are called...
hunters and gatherers
village dwellers
subsistence farmers
guild members
7
What was significant about Hammurabi's Code?
It ended slavery
The Constitution
It was the first codified (written) law
The Napoleonic Code
8
Which came first?
The Industrial Revolution
The American Revolution
The Neolithic Time Period
The Paleolithic Time Period
9
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
universal education
political harmony
religious differences
favorable geography
10
How tall is Mr. Mirabito?
5'11
6'2
6'8
6'5
11
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian Civilizations
building floating gardens
developing a writing system using Cuneiform
establishing democracies
constructing Hindu Temples
12
One reason for the start of early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that..
these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea
these rivers provided a trade route between Europe and Asia
the location protected the people from land invasion
periodic flooding left rich soil which was ideal for farming
13
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
developing democratic traditions
using irrigation systems
spreading monotheistic religious customs
recording events in cave paintings
14
Which factor most influenced the building of semi-permanent settlements during the neolithic pd
ability to harness fire
drawings on cave walls
production of surplus food
introduction of fishing nets
15
What does "Agriculture" mean?
Fishing
Farming
Gathering
Hunting

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