Which list below correctly identifies the writing system with the correct civilization?

1. Hyrogliphics, 2. Cunieform, 3. Chinese symbols

What message does this portion of Hammurabi’s Code of law reflect?

Divisions existed between social classes

Which of the following would NOT have contributed to the agricultural surplus needed to establish permanent civilization

Drought or lack of irrigation capabilities

Why is the Neolithic Revolution referred to as a revolution?

The invention of Agriculture ended Hunter-Gatherer life.

Which of the following river valley civilizations is described above?

Yellow River Valley (Shang China)

How is the Nile River related to the rise of Egypt as an important ancient civilization?

The Nile River flooded yearly, irrigating crops for farming

Because trade brought new civilizations into contact with one another -

the transfer of new technology often occurred

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1
Which list below correctly identifies the writing system with the correct civilization?
1.Cunieform, 2. Hyrogliphics, 3. Chinese symbols
1. Cunieform, 2. Chinese symbols, 3. Hyrogliphics
1. Hyrogliphics, 2. Cunieform, 3. Chinese symbols
1. Hyrogliphics, 2. Chinese symbols, 3. Cunieform
2
What message does this portion of Hammurabi’s Code of law reflect?
Divisions existed between social classes
Violence was always punished with violence
All men were equal under the law
Fines were preferable to corporal punishment.
3
The ancient Egyptian calendar is similar to ones used today because of what?
Environmental protection measures
Trade and Cultural Diffusion
religion
social equality
4
Jewish political and cultural identity have been greatly influenced by-
Epic of Gilgamesh
10 Commandments
The Bible
Hammurabi's Code
5
Hammurabi’s Code is distinct in that it began what?
rule of law
that gods must be respected and honored through law
dynastic change
urbanization
6
Which of the following would NOT have contributed to the agricultural surplus needed to establish permanent civilization
Drought or lack of irrigation capabilities
Settlements with diversified labor
More advanced and efficient farming tools
irrigation
7
How did the development of writing impact Early Civilizations
It allowed for record keeping
It lead to cave paintings
it indicated trading with done there
None of the River Valley Civilizations had writing systems
8
Which of the following makes the Hebrew people different from other ancient civilizations?
They had advanced social structures
They practiced monotheism
They practiced polytheism
Their trading practices were highly advanced
9
Why is the Neolithic Revolution referred to as a revolution?
Hunter-Gatherer life ended farming
The invention of Agriculture ended Hunter-Gatherer life.
New Transportation was used
There was conflict between Civilizations
10
Which of the following river valley civilizations is described above?
Yellow River Valley (Shang China)
Nile Valley (Egypt)
Indus River Valley (Harappa)
Tigris and Euphrates River Valleys (Sumer)
11
How is the Nile River related to the rise of Egypt as an important ancient civilization?
The proximity to the Mediterranean Ocean allowed for sea -faring trade
The wet and rainy climate patterns was ideal for growing crops
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers provided fertile soil for crops
The Nile River flooded yearly, irrigating crops for farming
12
Which advancement best completes the list?
invention of the water wheel
invention of sewage system
rise of permanent settlements
use of the chariot
13
Because trade brought new civilizations into contact with one another -
painting and sculpture were developed
early river valley civilizations developed independently
the transfer of new technology often occurred
rulers claimed that their power was based on divine approval
14
Why did early civilizations develop where they did?
to be far from any other civilizations
to be close to rivers
to be close to oceans
to be close to mountains

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