Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

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

the population tended to be small

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

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

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

Divisions existed between social classes.

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

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

hunters/gatherers, nomadic herders, farmers, traders

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

recorded existing laws for all to see

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

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

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

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