In the paleolithic age

people were primarily hunter/gatherer

What time in the past does "prehistoric" refer to?

before the invention of writing

The Code of Hammurabi

proved that the government had a duty to enforce the law

What bests fit the criteria of centralized government, religion, and social classes

Characteristics of Civilization

Ancient Egyptian civilization and Ancient Chinese civilization

were similar in that both developed around river valleys

All of the following commonly characterize the development of civilization EXCEPT

increasing equality among all citizens

What best describes where the first four civilizations developed?

They all formed in river valleys

One of the reasons for the development of a civilization around the Tigris-Euphrates was

Periodic flooding that left rich soil

Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus River Valley?

Well designed sewage and plumbing system

All of the following characterize the development of civilization EXCEPT

increasing equality among all citizens

Which of the following is the best descriptive nickname for the Zhou Dynasty in Ancient China?

Warring States Period, many warlords were fighting for power

What is the mandate of heaven?

It tied the success of a dynasty to the ruling family

Women were important contributors to the beginning of the agricultural revolution because

gathered edible plants and knew what and where to gather

What concept best describes the Code of Hammurabi?

Divisions existed between social classes

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1
In the paleolithic age
people were primarily hunter/gatherer
people lived in permanent settlements
people were able to create a written language
people farmed to obtain their food
2
What time in the past does "prehistoric" refer to?
before Neolithic Age
before the Neolithic Age
before the establishment of civilization
before the invention of writing
3
The Code of Hammurabi
applied the same punishment to all people
proved that the government had a duty to enforce the law
was considered to have been dictated by God to Hammurabi
created a lenient, forgiving code
4
Which resulted from agricultural growth in societies that were previously hunter/gatherer
conditions for women improved
the incidence of disease declined
polytheism disappeared
population density increased
5
What bests fit the criteria of centralized government, religion, and social classes
Economic Development in Ancient Egypt
Characteristics of Civilization
Features of the Old Stone Age
Modern Social Structures
6
Ancient Egyptian civilization and Ancient Chinese civilization
were similar because both had pharaohs as rulers
were different because Egyptians had no organized religion
were different in that the Chinese did not use writing
were similar in that both developed around river valleys
7
All of the following were activities for Paleolithic nomads EXCEPT
protecting flocks and herds
finding secure places to rest
digging up plants
making and repairing tools
8
Among the conquerors of the ancient world, what was Cyrus the great famous for?
courage
religious beliefs
intellectual abilities
tolerance of diversity
9
What advantage did the Persian Empire gain from building the Royal Road?
an advantage in irrigation
an advantage in ironworking
an advantage in trade
and advantage in agriculture
10
All of the following commonly characterize the development of civilization EXCEPT
a written language
large cities expanded around the countryside
public building projects
increasing equality among all citizens
11
What best describes where the first four civilizations developed?
They all developed in the same climate zone
They all formed in river valleys
They all emerged on separate continents
They grew up along seacoasts
12
One of the reasons for the development of a civilization around the Tigris-Euphrates was
Periodic flooding that left rich soil
They provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia
The location protected the people around them
It was the best agricultural land in the East
13
The development of specific jobs such as artisans, merchants, scribes, and priests was due to?
patriarchal relationships
the invention of writing
trade between groups
surplus of food
14
Which of the following distinguished the cities of the Indus River Valley?
Poor road management led to traffic issues in the streets
Cities were at war due to poorly planned city defenses
The cities were destroyed by horse drawn chariots
Well designed sewage and plumbing system
15
All of the following characterize the development of civilization EXCEPT
a written language
increasing equality among all citizens
large cities that dominate the country side around them
public building projects
16
Which of the following is the best descriptive nickname for the Zhou Dynasty in Ancient China?
Warring States Period, many warlords were fighting for power
Era of Excellence, peace and prosperity reigned
Time of Trade, because of economic contact with Egypt
Mythical dynasty, we aren't sure it really existed
17
What is the mandate of heaven?
It is something that is usually ignored by the Chinese
It allows for people to elect who is in charge.
It tied the success of a dynasty to the ruling family
It allowed nobles to use peasants as personal slaves
18
Women were important contributors to the beginning of the agricultural revolution because
found carrying children very tasking
gathered edible plants and knew what and where to gather
used plows to work the land
Women owned property
19
The Indus system of writing
has not yet been deciphered
is called cuneiform
provides information about the Indus Valley civilization
is called hieroglyphics
20
What concept best describes the Code of Hammurabi?
Fines were preferable to corporal punishment
All men were equal under the law
Divisions existed between social classes
Violence was always punished with violence

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