Strayer 2E- Beginnings in History

Question 1

In contrast to the people who migrated to the Americas, the Austro. migrants to the Pacific Isl

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brought domesticated plants and animals with them.

Question 2

Which of the following was a result of the Agricultural Revolution?

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Higher risk of disease and famine

Question 3

Which of the following is true of both the Paleolithic era and Age of Agriculture?

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The prevalence of female imagery

Question 4

Which of the following was the last of the First Civilizations to emerge?

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Olmec

Question 5

In which First Civilization were women recognized as legal equals to men?

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Egypt

Question 6

Map 1.3 in the textbook shows agricultural information known about the world by

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4000 B.C.E.

Question 7

Which of the following human accomplishments emerged with the First Civilizations?

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Writing

Question 8

Which of the following describes a feature of pastoral societies?

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Animal husbandry

Question 9

Which of the following is usually considered a feature of “civilization”?

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States that use force to compel obedience from subjects

Question 10

Which of the following First Civilizations did not rely on grain-based agriculture?

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Norte Chico

Question 11

What is another name for the Agricultural Revolution?

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Neolithic Revolution

Question 12

Map 2.1 Which of the following civilizations had limited contact with other First Civilizations

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Olmec

Question 13

Which of the following is a feature found in some cities in the First Civilizations?

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Sewage systems

Question 14

Which of the following provided the primary economic foundation for civilization?

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Agriculture

Question 15

Which describes a religious or spiritual aspect of Paleolithic culture?

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A cyclical view of regeneration and disintegration

Question 16

Which factor contributed to the Agricultural Revolution?

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A need for additional food

Question 17

Which of the following was an important development during the Paleolithic period?

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Humankind spread to inhabit all parts of the globe.

Question 18

The rulers of which First Civilization based their authority on the Mandate of Heaven?

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China

Question 19

The territory of ancient Mesopotamia is presently occupied by which country?

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Iraq

Question 20

The Code of Hammurabi stipulated different punishments for the same crime based on

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the perpetrator’s social standing in relation to the victim.

Question 21

In the First Civilizations,slaves were drawn from which pool of people?

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Prisoners of war

Question 22

Which of the following describes a feature of chiefdoms?

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The collection of tribute from commoners

Question 23

First Civilization which is sometimes referred to as the “mother civilization” of Mesoamerica?

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Olmec

Question 24

Which of the following have been found at Mohenjo Daro?

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Indoor latrines

Question 25

What did migrants to Australia and the Pacific Islands use to get to their destinations?

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Boats

Question 26

Form of society during the Age of Ag which had a distinct element of inequality

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Chiefdoms

Question 27

What was one purpose that writing served in the First Civilizations?

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To keep track of who paid their taxes to the state

Question 28

What role did women play in agricultural village societies?

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Women participated in farming and textile work.

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