What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history?

Domestication of animals and crops led to communities.

Why was the Fertile Crescent well suited for the growth of civilization?

The river valleys provided fertile soil.

How were the beliefs of Mesopotamia and the Greeks different from the Israelites?

Israelites monotheistic; Greeks & Mesopotamians polytheistic

One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both…

provide a guide on how one should live their life.

One reason that many historians study geography is to..

show connections between people and places.

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1
What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history?
Domestication of animals and crops led to communities.
Fire was used as a source of energy for the first time.
Stone tools and weapons were first developed.
Spoken language was used to improve communication.
2
Why was the Fertile Crescent well suited for the growth of civilization?
a. Oil deposits would lead to great wealth.
Many trade routes went through Mesopotamia.
The river valleys provided fertile soil.
desert provided all of the resources needed to sustain life.
3
The main purpose of Hammurabi’s Code, the Twelve Tables and the Justinian Code were to…
teach good business practices
ensure religious freedom.
provide laws.
protect slaves from violence.
4
The Quran, fasting during Ramadan, & a pilgrimage to Mecca are associated with the practice of
Christianity.
Buddhism.
Judaism.
Islam.
5
The religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are all examples of…
monotheism.
diversity.
civilization.
polytheism.
6
Trevor needs to use a primary source to write a report about life in China. What could he use?
An encyclopedia about China.
The diary of a chinese poet
A Chapter about China from his history book.
A timeline showing major events in Chinese history.
7
How were the beliefs of Mesopotamia and the Greeks different from the Israelites?
Israelites monotheistic & Greeks and Mesopotamians Hebrews.
Israelites monotheistic; Greeks & Mesopotamians polytheistic
Israelites polytheistic; Greeks & Mesopotamians monotheistic
Israelites worshiped nature & the Greeks were monotheistic.
8
In ancient times, what civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Greek
Roman
Egyptian
Mesopotamia
9
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and nirvana?
Christianity
Hinduism
Judaism
Buddhism
10
One similarity between the Five Pillars of Islam and the Ten Commandments is that both…
promote learning as a means to salvation.
support a belief in reincarnation.
encourage the use of statues to symbolize God.
provide a guide on how one should live their life.
11
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Birth rates decreased rapidly
Civilization developed
Food production declined.
Societies became nomadic.
12
What modern day country is located where Mesopotamia once stood?
Iraq
Pakistan
Afghanistan
Iran
13
One similarity found in all ancient civilizations is that they all developed a…
ziggurat.
compass.
monotheistic religion.
written language.
14
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
recording events in cave paintings
spreading monotheistic customs
using irrigation systems
developing democratic traditions
15
Which field of study conducts excavations?
sociology
political science
archaeology
economics
16
One reason that many historians study geography is to..
explore the value system of early people.
help predict changes in government.
tell when events took place.
show connections between people and places.

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