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'Prehistory, Neolithic Revolution, & River Valley Civilizations' Review
'Prehistory, Neolithic Revolution, & River Valley Civilizations' Review
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Unit 1: Development of Civilization
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1
This early ruler was worshiped as a god, while living and deceased?
Prince
Emperor
King
Pharaoh
2
Which of the following terms specifically refers to the "New Stone" Age?
Paleolithic
Neolithic
Anthropocenic
Mesolithic
3
The FIRST species of hominid to control fire and migrate out of Africa was later called
Homo habilis.
Homo sapiens.
Homo erectus.
Australopithecus afarensis.
4
Which of the following (natural) geographic barriers isolated China from the rest of Asia?
Yellow and Yangtze rivers
monsoons and tsunamis
Great Wall of China and Pacific Ocean
mountains and deserts
5
The Shang developed impressive ____ and ____ goods, which were highly prized in foreign lands.
steel : cotton
gold : linen
silver : wool
bronze : silk
6
Collection of once independent territories, under control of a single ruler, is known as a(n)
dynasty.
kingdom.
empire.
city-state.
7
Which river valley civilization developed a writing system making wedge-shaped marks in clay?
Indus Valley
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
Shang China
Egypt
8
Although vast and complicated, Chinese writing served to
divide a linguistically homogeneous civilization.
eliminate all social differences, creating perfect equality.
confuse even the most well-educated scholars.
unify people across distant Chinese territories.
9
In Shang China, MOST people lived as
nobles.
merchants.
peasants.
warriors.
10
Ancient Mesopotamia & China were ____, where power was transferred to male heirs in a family.
democracies
dynasties
oligarchies
tyrannies
11
Which is a true statement in ancient Babylon (according to Hammurabi)?
Punishments should not be harsh.
Social classes exist - some are more privileged than others.
We need rehabilitation, not retribution, against criminals.
All men are created equal.
12
These religious leaders also doubled as gov't officials in ancient Sumeria?
merchants
craftspeople
kings
priests
13
The Mesopotamian/Sumerian civilization built and used ziggurats for
storage of grain.
government administration.
religious ceremonies.
all of the above.
14
A Paleolithic nomad would do which of the following to obtain food?
gather (forage)
fish
all of these
hunt
15
Which early civilization in the fertile crescent lied between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Indus Valley
Egypt
Shang China
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
16
Which of the following geographic features
helped
the Indus Valley trade with Mesopotamia?
Indian Ocean
Deccan Plateau
Hindu Kush Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
17
Lines of longitude run in which directions?
east and west
north and south
northwest and southeast
southwest and northeast
18
This early hominid was the FIRST to consistently walk on two feet?
Homo erectus
Homo naledi
Homo habilis
Australopithecus afarensis
19
Which ancient river valley civilization used
"characters"
as part of their writing system?
Indus Valley
Egypt
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
Shang China
20
Which of the following is NOT a trait/characteristic of civilizations?
nomadic hunting & gathering
record keeping
complex institutions
advanced technology
21
In order to receive full credit for short-answer questions, you must
identify the source.
provide factually correct information.
all of these.
respond in complete sentences.
22
The early river valley civilizations ALL worshiped multiple gods, which made them
atheistic.
polytheistic.
monotheistic.
agnostic.
23
The FIRST hominid to develop and use stone tools was later called
Homo erectus.
Homo neanderthalensis.
Australopithecus afarensis.
Homo habilis.
24
Which early river valley civilization relied on the wet monsoon to help hydrate its crops?
Indus Valley
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
All of the above
Egypt
25
Which early river valley civilization depended upon the predictable flooding of the Nile River?
Shang China
Egypt
Indus Valley
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
26
WHY was the construction of the pyramids a significant (important) achievement?
Pyramids were tombs for the pharaohs, containing treasures.
The pyramids were made of limestone and granite blocks.
The pyramids took decades to build and thousands of workers.
They represented Egypt's architectural & cultural legacy.
27
Which early river valley civilization believed in honoring the spirits of deceased ancestors?
Indus Valley
Shang China
Egypt
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
28
What Ancient Egyptian writing system was written on papyrus paper?
characters
alphabet
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
29
Latitude lines measure distances in which directions?
southwest or northeast of the International Date Line
east or west of the Prime Meridian
north or south of the Equator
northwest or southeast of Tropic of Capricorn
30
The period in human existence before written records is known as
early history.
the classical age.
the Renaissance.
prehistory.
31
Which early civilization developed an accurate 365 day calendar & practiced mummification?
Ancient Indus Valley
Ancient Shang (China)
Ancient Mesopotamia/Sumeria
Ancient Egypt
32
What geographic feature consists of a body of land surrounded by water on three sides?
isthmus
strait
peninsula
island
33
Early civilizations utilized ____, which was deposited along river banks during annual floods.
bronze
silt
papyrus
silk
34
Initially learning how to grow crops and domesticate animals took place during the
Scientific Revolution.
French Revolution.
Neolithic Revolution.
Industrial Revolution.
35
When writing body paragraphs for a DBQ essay, how should you
BEGIN
each paragraph?
with your thesis statement.
with a topic sentence.
with a transitional sentence.
with a supporting detail from a document.
36
Which of the following statements is a FACT, rather than an OPINION?
Hammurabi's Law Code was the fairest system ever created.
Ancient Egypt developed the most advanced writing system.
Indus Valley developed an advanced sewer & plumbing system.
Use of oracle bones is the best way to appeal to the gods.
37
What was ONE
possible
cause of the Neolithic Revolution?
Advanced cities grew out of small farming villages.
Specialized labor led to improved technology.
Complex institutions developed unique belief systems.
"Accidental Discovery" led to intentional growing of grains.
38
Which early military leader helped the Shang defend their territory from enemies?
Empress Dowager Cixi
Emperor Shi Huang Di
Emperor Hongwu
Lady Fu Hao
39
The introductory paragraph of a DBQ essay should end with
a thesis statement.
a supporting detail.
a topic sentence.
outside information.
40
This river valley civilization designed its city streets in a grid-like fashion?
Shang China
Indus Valley
Sumeria/Mesopotamia
Egypt
41
Ancient Egypt was protected by which natural barrier?
rain forests
mountains
deserts
oceans
42
Which of the following early river valley leaders established a written code of laws?
Emperor Hammurabi
Pharaoh Kufu
King Sargon of Akkad
King Wu Ding
43
The ancient Indus Valley civilization may have collapsed because of
an outside invasion.
all of these.
the overuse and exhaustion of natural resources.
a series of earthquakes, changing the Indus River's course.
