In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

The valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, and Indus were centers of civilization because they

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

The population tended to be small.

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

recorded existing laws for all to see

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

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1
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, and China?
monotheistic religion
nomadic lifestyle
influence of European cultures
written forms of communication
2
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the establishment of permanent settlements
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
3
Which best defines the term culture?
the total learned heritage of a people
the acceptance of the customs of a more advanced group
the interaction of peoples
acceptance by ethnic group of another ethnic group’s customs
4
Which title best completes this diagram?
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
Elements of a Civilization
Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
5
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have extended families
have a strong oral history
adhere to traditional social values
come into frequent contact with other groups
6
The valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, and Indus were centers of civilization because they
were easy to defend from invasion
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were isolated from other cultural influences
7
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.
8
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
9
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
early belief systems
overseas trade routes
river valley civilizations
burial sites of ancient rulers
10
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
provide a framework for the development of democracy
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
emphasize the importance of life after death
create a stable society
11
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
12
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Societies became nomadic.
Food production declined.
Birth rates decreased rapidly.
13
Civilizations of the Nile, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River were similar because they were
dependent on fertile land
dependent on each other for trade
monotheistic
industrialized societies
14
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined.
People became more nomadic.
New sources of energy became available.
Food supplies became more reliable.
15
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
mountainous areas
valleys near rivers

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