Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile, 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

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people

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

the establishment of permanent settlements

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
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional social values
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
have extended families
2
The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia,were similar because they were
monotheistic
dependent on each other for trade
dependent on fertile land
industrialized societies
3
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile, 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
4
The development of ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia indicates the importance of
mountain passes
heavy forestation
rugged coastlines
river valleys
5
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
There was a system of mass production.
The population tended to be small.
Society was highly industrialized
the concept of private property was important.
6
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
7
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
provide a framework for the development of democracy
create a stable society
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
emphasize the importance of life after death
8
Which best defines the term culture?
the total learned heritage of a people
the interaction of peoples
the acceptance by one ethnic group of another ethnic group’s
The adaptation by less advanced people of an advanced group
9
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Food production declined.
Birth rates decreased rapidly.
Societies became nomadic.
Civilizations developed.
10
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the establishment of permanent settlements
11
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
12
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
digging irrigation canals
removing rain forests
developing chinampas
building terraces
13
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Neolithic Revolution
Iron Age
Scientific Revolution
Old Stone Age
14
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, China, and Mexico?
written forms of communication
nomadic lifestyle
influence of European cultures
monotheistic religion
15
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined.
Food supplies became more reliable.
People became more nomadic.
New sources of energy became available.
16
Early civilizations developed mainly in
valleys near rivers
areas with climatic diversity
areas with abundant mineral resources
mountainous areas

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