What does this picture imply about the civilization of the Sumerians?

They had a complex society and were able to construct large structures

The map below supports the assertion that

First civilizations emerged independently and widely scattered locations

How did the development of agriculture in river valley civilizations affect the role and influence of women?

men did much of the farming with some assistance from women

How did the needs of early civilizations lead to the development of systems like the one shown here?

population increased so did the need for communication

Which statement is an opinion about the Neolithic Revolution?

Early ppl made greater achievements than ppl of later civilizations

One reason the Euphrates/Tigris, Nile, and Indus valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had

the means for irrigation and transportation

The speaker in the passage below is referring to the

Egyptian pharoah and his pyramid

Access to a fresh water source, fertile land, natural grain crop and temperate climate all contributed to

development of river valley civilizations

Based on the figurines below, what conclusion might a historian make about this early civilization?

growing population of civilizations meant that women were pregnant

What was an important consequence of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

Flood plains with fertile soil led to rich harvests and first civilizations

Which statement is supported by the information provided on this map about emergence of agriculture?

agriculture spread across the continents by hunter gatherer tribes

What three titles would best complete the chart shown here?

1. Site of Ancient Civilizations 2. Modern law documents 3. Technology

Which statement best describes the diagram below?

leaders would promote the interests of the kingdom and be accountable

Based on the excerpt, what can you conclude about the importance of writing for early civilizations?

writing conveyed high status to those who possessed it/increased authority

This picture shows man's ability to adapt to the environment during the Neolithic Revolution. This led to

food surpluses that supported wide ranges of occupations.

How did the Tigris/Euphrates rivers influence the way ppl understood the gods of Mesopotamia?

flooding/famine were attributed to the gods making them unpredictable

How was economics a driving force of political change during the Neolithic Revolution?

Agriculture led to surpluses which led to city-states

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1
What does this picture imply about the civilization of the Sumerians?
They were located along the Nile River in the 3 century BCE
They were nomads and did not farm
They had a complex society and were able to construct large structures
They lived in large houses and were comfortable
2
What can be inferred from this quote from the Jewish Ten Commandments?
Hebrew religion was based on Egyptian religion
Hebrews were monotheistic
Hebrews engages in numerous slave rebellions
Hebrews created humanities first written law
3
The map below supports the assertion that
First civilizations emerged independently and widely scattered locations
First civilizations developed along major trade routes
First civilizations were exactly the same size
First civilizations were in regular contact with each other
4
Because of abundant food supply, ppl were able to specialize in non agricultural occupations/roles. This was called
government
religion
division of labor
technology
5
How did the agricultural revolution of the Neolithic Age affect lifestyles?
created a division of labor
brought social equality
made ppl nomadic
made families smaller
6
The significance of the document below is that is shows the establishment of
equal rights for freemen and slaves
standardized system of laws
social structure of Egyptians
rule of law over the rule of the king
7
How did the development of agriculture in river valley civilizations affect the role and influence of women?
after the invention of the plow, women became primary food providers
men did much of the farming with some assistance from women
men and women worked hand and hand with farming for a long period of time
women did much of the farming but power shifted back to men
8
How did the needs of early civilizations lead to the development of systems like the one shown here?
farming began to increase so did the need to develop a calendar
ppl began to need the organization of labor and government
ppl began to need development of religios ceremonies
population increased so did the need for communication
9
Which statement is an opinion about the Neolithic Revolution?
Neolithic Revolution resulted in change for nomadic ppl.
New technology developed during the Neolithic Revolution
Agricultural developments resulted in permanent settlements.
Early ppl made greater achievements than ppl of later civilizations
10
Based on these characteristics listed below, what type of organization might develop as a result?
kinship group
nomadic tribe
hunting band
city-state
11
One reason the Euphrates/Tigris, Nile, and Indus valleys became centers of early civilization is that these valleys had
locations in regions of moderate climate and abundant rainfall
the means for irrigation and transportation
rich deposits of coal and iron ore
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
12
The speaker in the passage below is referring to the
Hebrew king and the Temple
Assyrian architect and his lighthouse
Greek tyrant and the Parthenon
Egyptian pharoah and his pyramid
13
The Ten Commandments of the ancient Hebrews has had the greatest influence of the development of Western
feudal social class systems
styles in art and literature
parliamentary democracies
moral and ethical teachings
14
Access to a fresh water source, fertile land, natural grain crop and temperate climate all contributed to
creation of Aryan castes
development of nomadic societies
conquest of Chinese dynasties
development of river valley civilizations
15
Based on the figurines below, what conclusion might a historian make about this early civilization?
status of women likely improved and married women were equals to men
powerful goddesses were probably in control of warfare/human sacrifice
growing population of civilizations meant that women were pregnant
Plow based agriculture had strong feminine dimension
16
What was an important consequence of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?
Ppl began making goods in factories instead of at home.
Stone Age cultures learned how to use tools of wood/stone and use fire.
Flood plains with fertile soil led to rich harvests and first civilizations
Ppl following animal herds migrated across a land bridge from Asia
17
Which statement is supported by the information provided on this map about emergence of agriculture?
farming resulted in migration, diffusion, and autonomous advancements
agriculture spread across the continents by hunter gatherer tribes
States and kingdoms had to be established b4 advancements in farming
Agriculture spread in the Americas from West to East
18
What three titles would best complete the chart shown here?
1. Early religious locations 2. Modern economic documents 3. technology
1. Driest River Valleys 2. Ancient documents 3. Military developments
1. Longest world rivers 2. Modern Code of law 3. Military developments
1. Site of Ancient Civilizations 2. Modern law documents 3. Technology
19
What was the type of government established by the Ancient Civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt?
Chiefdom
Republic
Theocracy
Oligarchy
20
The rulers of this First Civilization held authority thanks to the Mandate of Heaven.
Olmec
Egypt
Mesopotamia
China
21
Which statement best describes the diagram below?
powerful families in Ancient China would rule even in periods of decline
leader was given unquestioned authority over the kingdom
leaders would promote the interests of the kingdom and be accountable
introduced first political system of democracy and rule of law
22
Based on the excerpt, what can you conclude about the importance of writing for early civilizations?
writing conveyed high status to those who possessed it/increased authority
Pastoral and kinship based tribes used writing to build powerful alliances
writing was widely practiced among all social classes
Religious leaders used writing to increase their authority
23
This picture shows man's ability to adapt to the environment during the Neolithic Revolution. This led to
less creativity in art forms and handicrafts
food surpluses that supported wide ranges of occupations.
greater social and gender equality
increased warfare among nomadic and pastoral ppls
24
How did the Tigris/Euphrates rivers influence the way ppl understood the gods of Mesopotamia?
peaceful nature of the rivers were seen as a blessing from the gods
believed the gods poisoned the water making it undrinkable
predictable cycle of flooding encouraged belief the gods were kind/trusting
flooding/famine were attributed to the gods making them unpredictable
25
How was economics a driving force of political change during the Neolithic Revolution?
writing led to record keeping which created a need for specialized labor
Agriculture led to surpluses which led to city-states
improvements in hunting technology
government drove the need for increased cooperation between trading groups

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