The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because

alternatives to hunting and gathering developed

The development of early civilizations usually depended on

a plentiful water supply and fertile land

Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?

domestication of plants and animals

Social scientists would call ancient Egypt a theocracy. This means that ancient Egypt

based its government on religion

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

recorded existing laws for all to see

One reason civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because...

climate and geography favored agriculture

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

One reason Indus, Nile and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that they had

the means for irrigation and transportation

Based on the illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?

The social structure was hierarchical.

Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution?

shifting from hunting and gathering to farming

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

The population tended to be small.

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1
Which practice is closely with most ancient river valley civilizations
spreading monotheistic religious customs
developing democratic traditions
using irrigation systems
recording events in cave paintings
2
The Neolithic Revolution was a turning point in history because
the use of chemical fertilizers increased agricultural
new inventions led to overseas exploration
alternatives to hunting and gathering developed
factories began to use assembly-line techniques
3
What geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?
river valleys
mountain passes
dense forests
smooth coastlines
4
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
a plentiful water supply and fertile land
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
the formation of democratic governments
the existence of large armies
5
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
6
The early civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River were similar because
Monotheistic
dependent on fertile land
industrialized societies
dependent on each other for trade
7
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
overseas trade routes
burial sites of ancient rulers
early belief systems
river valley civilizations
8
Which Neolithic Revolution development led to the other three?
domestication of plants and animals
surplus of food
division of labor
complex civilizations
9
Social scientists would call ancient Egypt a theocracy. This means that ancient Egypt
based its government on religion
had many successful buisnesses
gave voting rights to all men
had a strong army and navy
10
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
11
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
favorable geography
religious differences
universal education
political harmony
12
One reason civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because...
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
climate and geography favored agriculture
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
13
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Populations declined.
People became more nomadic.
Food supplies became more reliable.
New sources of energy became available.
14
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Sinai Peninsula
Mesopotamia
Cape of Good Hope
Horn of Africa
15
One reason Indus, Nile and Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization is that they had
rich deposits of coal and iron ores
in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall
the means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
16
Based on the illustration, which statement about the society of ancient Egypt is accurate?
Social mobility was unrestricted.
The women had equal status to the men.
The social structure was hierarchical.
Soldiers outnumbered farmers.
17
The Indus River Civilization is also called the Harappan Civilization because Harappa was
a Hindu goddess
a important archeological site
a sacred mountain area
a famous Indus warrior
18
Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution?
Using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides
shifting from hunting and gathering to farming
replacing human laborers with machines
moving from urban centers to rural centers
19
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
developing chinampas
digging irrigation canals
building terraces
removing rain forests
20
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
There was a system of mass production.
The concept of private property was important.
The population tended to be small.
Society was highly industrialized.

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