World History Chapter 3 Test

people who moved from place to place

A monarchy is a type of government led by a king or queen.

The Paleolithic period began about

Slaves were where on the social structure?

Farmers, artisans, and craftspeople were where on the social structure?

Skilled workers who made metal products, cloth, or pottery are called

a type of government led by a king or queen

Why was the discovery of Bronze an important breakthrough at the end of the Neolithic Age?

What is a shrine?

Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, and China are four

Use of tools and fire are two important technological advances of Neolithic people.

holy places decorated with images of gods and goddesses

the act of training for a special job

an exposed piece of land connecting continents together

A nomad is a person who moves from place to place to survive.

Taming an animal for use by humans is called

Times of extreme cold when great sheets of ice covered parts of the earth were the

Where do many scientists believe the first human-like beings lived?

In early civilizations, the first governments were

A mixture of copper and tin is called

One of the most important technologies used by the Paleolithic people was

Where did the first civilizations arise?

Because the conditions for farming were good, the first civilizations arose

Which of the following developments occurred during the Paleolithic Age?

A shrine is a place where people store extra food.

What advancements during the Paleolithic Age made communication between people easier?

What was the most important and long-lasting effect that the Agricultural Revoltuon had on people's lives?

the taming of animals for human use

During the most recent Ice Age, the water level of the oceans lowered exposing a land bridge.

Rulers, priests, government officials, and warriors were where on the social structure?

tools and methods to perform tasks

the shift from hunting and gathering to a settled farming lifestyle

What effect did the use of spears, bows, and arrows most likely have on Paleolithic people?

Which of the following tasks did men perform only during the Paleolithic Age?

______ replaced hunting and gathering as the main source of food

People during the Neolithic Age began to use animals to transport goods.

As food became more abundant, fewer people were needed in the fields. As a result, some people

The first civilizations developed in river valleys.

What are people who travel from place to place to survive called?

Paleolithic people traveled in groups of 20 to 30 members.

What significant, major change took place during the Neolithic Age?

the growing of food on a regular basis