How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

It led to permanent settlements.

What is the job of a priest?

To interpret the wishes of the gods.

Why is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization" ?

They created the basics of all civilizations.

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Mesopotamia Test Review

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1
Why did the first civilizations arise near rivers?
All of the above.
They provided water for growing crops.
They provided trade routes.
They provided rich fertile soil (silt).
2
How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?
It led to war between the city states.
It led to a nomadic lifestyle.
It led to the creation of law.
It led to permanent settlements.
3
What is the first form of writing?
Cuneiform.
Mesopotamian.
Greek.
English.
4
What did the invention of tools such as irrigation techniques lead to?
Polytheism.
Food surplus.
Food shortage.
Hammurabi's Code.
5
What new method of irrigation did Mesopotamian farmers use to grow crops in a hot dry climate?
Canals.
Irrigation.
Floods.
Water.
6
A pyramid shaped structure built to honor the gods.
Church.
Pyramid.
Ziggurat.
Chapel.
7
What were sumerians that could write were called?
Authors.
Slaves.
Scribes.
Writers.
8
What is the job of a priest?
To interpret the wishes of the king.
To interpret the wishes of the gods.
To command the gods.
To interpret the wishes of the people.
9
What is the belief in many gods?
Theism.
Polythene.
Polygon.
Polytheism.
10
Which feature was necessary for early civilizations?
Fire.
Mud.
Money.
Water.
11
What was the first written code of law?
Hammurabi's Code.
Hammurabi's Law.
Hammurabi's Rule.
Hammurabi's Will.
12
Why is Mesopotamia called the "cradle of civilization" ?
They created the basics of all civilizations.
They were the first civilization.
They created the laws used today.
All of the above.
13
What did cave painting show?
Early humans were artists.
Early humans had art class.
Early humans communicated.
Early humans were bored.
14
What type of lifestyle summarizes hunter-gatherers?
A nomadic lifestyle.
A modern lifestyle.
A settled lifestyle.
A technological lifestyle.

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