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

recorded existing laws for all to see

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people

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

the population tended to be small

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

hunters/gatherers, nomadic herders, farmers, traders

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

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

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

Divisions existed between social classes.

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Global 9.2 Review

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Review of New Visions Global 9, Unit 2 - The First Civilizations

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

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