How were the writing system of the Nile & Indus River civilizations similar?

They both included pictograms representing individual words

How did Confucianism's Five Relationships shape East Asian culture?

Inspired culture that held special respect for elders & men

Why did many hunter-gatherer groups migrate?

to follow & hunt herds of wild animals

How did early civilizations adapt to increased population as they settled permanently?

Civilizations developed laws to control actions of people.

What advances in water management made early civilizations more successful at farming?

the development of water wheels and canals

How did mountains surrounding Indus River impact development of civilization in that region?

They protected the civilization from outside invaders

How did domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

It allowed human to stay in one place and grow food.

How did the feudal era of China inspire the creation of Confucianism?

corruption made citizens return to an ancient moral standard

Why is the code of Hammurabi significant to the history of human civilization?

It was the first written code of laws.

Why were trading routes between ancient civilizations often located along major waterways?

Major waterways made it easier to move larger goods quickly.

What was one feature that set hunter-gatherer groups apart from earlier humans.

the development of distinct social & gender roles

How did the emergence of agriculture affect early civilizations?

It led to permanent villages & cultural growth.

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Social studies 6th grade World History (Early Civilizations & their religions) State Standard 6-1

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1
The creation of permanent human settlements was the direct result of what?
the ability to forge bronze tools and weapons
the formation of organized religions
the ability to produce food
the invention of the wheel
2
Which religion originated in Israel?
Confucianism
Judaism
Buddhism
Taoism
3
How were the writing system of the Nile & Indus River civilizations similar?
They both were designed with symbols representing sounds
They both had no systems of numbers
They both included pictograms representing individual words
They both used complex systems of dots
4
What characteristic of hunter gatherer is shown on map of land bridge between Asia & N. America
displacement to new lands because of regional wars
advancement to use & create complex tools
migration to follow animals
transition to farming & agriculture
5
How did Confucianism's Five Relationships shape East Asian culture?
Inspired culture that depended on international trade
Inspired culture that depended on isolationism
Inspired culture that held special respect for elders & men
Inspired culture that held special respect for youth & women
6
Which Characteristic best describes early hunter-gatherer communities?
nomadic
democratic
urban
industrial
7
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Both support the caste system.
Both are polytheistic.
Both are originated in India.
Both believe in the Four Noble Truth.
8
Why did many hunter-gatherer groups migrate?
to strengthen their militaries
to pay respect to their gods
to follow & hunt herds of wild animals
to increase trade & other civilizations
9
_ was the most common form of expression in early hunter-gatherer groups,
painting
Hieroglyphics
writing
sculpture
10
The ancient civilization of Mesopotamia surrounded what two rivers?
Nile, Tigris
Nile, Yangtze
Euphrates, Tigris
Huang He, Indus
11
How did early civilizations adapt to increased population as they settled permanently?
Civilizations developed laws to control actions of people.
Civilization became nomadic to prevent overpopulating region
Civilizations formed barriers to prevent expanding cities
Civilizations reduced interaction with neighbor communities
12
What advances in water management made early civilizations more successful at farming?
the development of water wheels and canals
the use of the plow & animal-assisted labor
the development of sewer system
the use of copper tools
13
How did mountains surrounding Indus River impact development of civilization in that region?
They made it easier to trade with other civilizations
They provided fertile farmlands
They prevented flooding in the region
They protected the civilization from outside invaders
14
This quote describes the key idea of the teachings of what ancient religion?
Buddhism
Confucianism
Taoism
Judaism
15
How did domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?
It encouraged the creation of monotheistic religions.
It led to the development of a currency-based economy.
It forced humans into a nomadic lifestyle.
It allowed human to stay in one place and grow food.
16
How did the feudal era of China inspire the creation of Confucianism?
corruption made citizens return to an ancient moral standard
wealth allowed scientists to critique older religions
development of trade brought Confucian ideas to China
education allowed scholars to develop basic Confucian ideas
17
Which ancient civilization created the Ziggurat?
Indus
Nile
Huang He
Euphrates
18
Why is the code of Hammurabi significant to the history of human civilization?
It was the first written religion.
It was the first example of human writing.
It was the first example of pictograph writing.
It was the first written code of laws.
19
Why were trading routes between ancient civilizations often located along major waterways?
They prevented spread of diseases between civilizations
Major waterways separated civilizations from each other
They were not parts of lands controlled by civilizations
Major waterways made it easier to move larger goods quickly.
20
Which pairing correctly matches a religion with its holy book?
Christianity and the Eightfold path
Hinduism and the Qur'an
Judaism and the Torah
Taoism and the Bible
21
What title would you give to the following chart?
Polytheistic Religions
Asian Religions
Monotheistic Religions
African Religions
22
What was one feature that set hunter-gatherer groups apart from earlier humans.
the importance of monotheistic faith
the development of distinct social & gender roles
the use of a written language
the importance of hunting & finding food
23
Which statement is true about all four civilizations shown in the dark shaded area on the map?
They all started near mountains.
They all started in Asia.
They all started near rivers.
They all started near the Pacific Ocean.
24
How did the emergence of agriculture affect early civilizations?
It resulted in the exhaustion of the most fertile land.
It caused civilizations to migrate long distances.
It led to permanent villages & cultural growth.
It led to starvation when migrating herds left.
25
These are notes taken by a student in a class. Which is the best title for these notes?
Hunter-Gatherer Groups
Taoist communities
Early River Civilizations
Neolithic Revolution

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