How did the rise of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the Middle East?

It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

How is the development of agriculture linked to the rise of civilizations in river valleys?

Agriculture required rich soils, which are in river valleys.

Which of the following best describes the lives of women in ancient Egypt?

Women reached high ranks in society on rare occasions.

Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?

Irrigation from the Nile allowed farming in the desert.

What change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of civilizations?

the shift from hunting to farming

In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia similar?

The civilizations were both dependent on the fertile land.

Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—

the people considered their ruler to be a god.

How did an abundance of food from the Ag Revolution change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

A variety of occupations developed.

Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?

Farming allowed settlements to develop in river valleys

Why was the planting of grains and vegetables important during the Neolithic Revolution?

They provided a reliable food source throughout the year.

Which statement gives the best reason why the first civilizations developed along rivers?

Rivers allowed farmers to irrigate their crops.

Which of the following was necessary to foster the development of early civilizations?

Access to a plentiful water supply and rich, fertile land

What distinguishes the period known as prehistory?

It was the time period before written records.

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1
Which of the following was not developed by both ancient Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations?
A monotheistic religion
A written language
Monumental architecture
Irrigation systems
2
How did the rise of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the Middle East?
It led to a return to a primarily nomadic lifestyle.
It led to increased dependence on the exportation of oil.
It led to the rise of hunting as an important occupation.
It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.
3
How is the development of agriculture linked to the rise of civilizations in river valleys?
Agriculture required rich soils, which are in river valleys.
River valleys had always been the location of human activity
Agricultural development required trading to survive.
River valley settlements provided protection for residents.
4
Which of the following best describes the lives of women in ancient Egypt?
Women were forced into slavery.
Women were given rights equal to those awarded to men.
Women were treated poorly in comparison to men.
Women reached high ranks in society on rare occasions.
5
Why was the Mesopotamian ruler Sargon of Akkad historically significant?
He established the first law code.
He invented the first irrigation system.
He built the first empire.
He created the first writing system.
6
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
Egyptians believed the gods had placed the Nile in Egypt.
Irrigation from the Nile allowed farming in the desert.
Protection from the Nile kept invaders from entering Egypt.
Fish from the Nile were traded with other civilizations.
7
In early civilizations, most monarchs had previously served as—
building project managers.
military leaders.
livestock farmers.
government scribes.
8
What change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of civilizations?
the shift from writing to drawing
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from monarchy to democracy
9
Which characteristic of civilization involves people writing down accounts of events?
record keeping
irrigation farming
worker specialization
organized religion
10
In which area of the map is the Nile River located?
A
C
B
D
11
How did life after agriculture change in the cultures that developed it?
Social classes were eliminated.
Organized religion was discouraged.
Written languages developed.
Labor was concentrated on hunting food.
12
Which early development allowed people to keep records and express themselves creatively?
a harvest calendar
a writing system
a government structure
a library collection
13
In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia similar?
The civilizations each founded a monotheistic religion.
The civilizations were constantly at war with one another.
The civilizations were both dependent on the fertile land.
The civilizations quickly died after the rivers dried up.
14
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
15
How did an abundance of food from the Ag Revolution change daily life in the Neolithic Age?
An interest in democracy emerged.
Rural farms slowed the growth of cities.
Citizens shared equally in the wealth.
A variety of occupations developed.
16
Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?
Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire
Farming allowed settlements to develop in river valleys
Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food
A single culture came to dominate ancient society
17
Before Judaism, most river valley civilizations practiced...
secularism
humanism
monotheism
polytheism
18
Why was the planting of grains and vegetables important during the Neolithic Revolution?
They were healthier than meat and fish.
They didn't require complex tools and technology to grow.
They were able to be grown in any type of environment.
They provided a reliable food source throughout the year.
19
Which of the following was an effect of the agriculture revolution of the Neolithic Age?
Settled communities
Social equality
Nomadic hunters
Smaller families
20
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform?
Sumerian
Chinese Zhou Dynasty
Indus River Valley
Egyptian
21
Which statement gives the best reason why the first civilizations developed along rivers?
Stones found along rivers were made into hunting tools.
Rivers allowed farmers to irrigate their crops.
Rivers enabled hunters to travel farther by boat.
Homes built along rivers were better protected from attack.
22
Which of the following words best describes the Neolithic Revolution?
Ship Building
Hunting
Farming
Trading
23
Which of the following was necessary to foster the development of early civilizations?
The establishment of democratic governments
A large military to acquire land and enforce laws
Extensive mining operations to acquire gold and silver
Access to a plentiful water supply and rich, fertile land
24
What distinguishes the period known as prehistory?
It was the time period before written records.
It was the time period when humans switched to farming.
It was the time when Egypt began to build the pyramids.
It was the time period before humans lived on the Earth.
25
Cities, government, writing, art, architecture, and public works are all characteristics of...
Culture
Civilization
Trade
Revolution
26
Which of the following was the first monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Christianity
Islam
Buddhism
27
Which early architectural building was created by the Mesopotamians?
Pyramids
Parthenon
Ziggurat
Colosseum

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