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.

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

the establishment of permanent settlements

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

the population tended to be small

Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?

Divisions existed between social classes.

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

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people

In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history?

hunters/gatherers, nomadic herders, farmers, traders

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

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Global 9.2 Review

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Review of New Visions Global 9, Unit 2 - The First Civilizations

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1
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
birth rates decreased rapidly.
civilizations developed
food production declined
societies became nomadic
2
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
3
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
4
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
create a stable society
provide a framework for the development of democracy
emphasize the importance of life after death
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
5
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
developing chinampas
digging irrigation canals
removing rain forests
building terraces
6
Judaism's sacred text is known as the
yarmulke
Torah
Bible
7
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
8
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable.
New sources of energy became available.
Populations declined.
People became more nomadic.
9
The Torah does NOT contain
ten commandments
Exodus from Egypt
the birth of Jesus Christ
the origin story
10
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the establishment of permanent settlements
a return to the nomadic lifestyle
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
11
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Old Stone Age
Neolithic Revolution
Iron Age
Scientific Revolution
12
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
Society was highly industrialized
the population tended to be small
the concept of private property was important
there was a system of mass production
13
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
river valley civilizations
overseas trade routes
burial sites of ancient rulers
early belief systems
14
The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the
subcontinent
Fertile Crescent
rooftop of the world
Holy Land
15
Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
Divisions existed between social classes.
Fines were preferable to corporal punishment.
All men were equal under the law.
Violence was always punished with violence.
16
The spread of the Jewish faith is often referred to as
exodus
diffusion
exile
diaspora
17
Development of civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China shows the importance of
rugged coastlines
river valleys
mountain passes
heavy forestation
18
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, China, and Mexico?
influence of European cultures
monotheistic religion
nomadic lifestyle
written forms of communication
19
The valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were ideal because they
were isolated from other cultural influences
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
were easy to defend from invasion
had rich deposits of iron and coal
20
Which best defines the term culture?
the interaction of peoples
the adaptation of customs/values of a more advanced group
the total learned heritage of a people
the acceptance of another ethnic group’s values and customs
21
The early civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China were similar because they were
industrialized societies
dependent on fertile land
dependent on each other for trade
monotheistic
22
Which title best completes this diagram?
Elements of a Civilization
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
23
In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history?
hunters/gatherers, nomadic herders, farmers, traders
traders, hunters/gatherers, farmers, nomadic herders
nomadic herders, farmers, traders, hunters/gatherers
farmers, traders, nomadic herders, hunters/gatherers
24
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
come into frequent contact with other groups
have extended families
have a strong oral history
adhere to traditional social values

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