Which of the following were characteristics of most early civilizations?

Urban centers, growing populations, and writing systems

All these were changes to human societies brought about by the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT:

Women and men grew to have more equal status.

The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were

great rivers that flowed through its fertile northern plain

Which development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

Permanent settlements were established in river valleys.

The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with

domesticating plants and animals

Compared to Egypt, Sumer

engaged in more extensive long-distance trade.

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1
All of the above resulted from what cultural change?
The development of metal tools
The adoption of agriculture
The development of complex government
The growth of complex, organized religion
2
Which of the following were characteristics of most early civilizations?
Large standing armies and elected governments
Urban centers, growing populations, and writing systems
Cave dwellings and stone tools
Animal herds and portable houses
3
All these were changes to human societies brought about by the Neolithic Revolution EXCEPT:
Reliable food supplies increased.
Women and men grew to have more equal status.
The total human population rapidly increased.
Job specialization occurred.
4
Which type of economic system relies primarily on hunting and gathering?
mixed
command
traditional
capitalist
5
The Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra were important to ancient India because they were
Aryan gods to whom the priests prayed for rain
dynasties that united the people of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro
great rivers that flowed through its fertile northern plain
high mountain ranges that protected India from invasion
6
Which factor most influenced building of semipermanent settlements during the Neolithic era?
introduction of fishing nets
production of surplus food
drawings on cave walls
ability to harness fire
7
Which development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Permanent settlements were established in river valleys.
Food was grown on haciendas.
Stone tools were used for the first time.
The factory system replaced the domestic system.
8
Which of the following does NOT apply to the Code of Hammurabi?
Penalties were based on the principle of retribution.
Punishments differed according to social status.
Property rights were valued very highly.
Women had no rights.
9
The Neolithic Revolution is most closely associated with
developing iron technology
learning to control fire
using child labor in factories
domesticating plants and animals
10
Compared to Egypt, Sumer
engaged in more extensive long-distance trade.
had more natural defenses.
was more isolated.
had a monotheistic religion.

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