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Beginnings of Civilization

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1
Why did early settlers have a food "surplus"
farming allowed people to have a steady supply of food
early settlers lived near Market Basket
they were able to plant giant corn
hunting and gathering provided a lot of food
2
How were cities different than farming villages?
they had large public buildings
cities were larger than farms
in cities people had a lot of different jobs
all of the above
3
World's first construction workers built a system called
irrigation
ancient
Stone Age
irritation
4
What important activity helped make the cities richer?
trade by land and sea
dance competitions
football tournaments
trade by land only
5
What is an artisan?
an extra amount of food
workers skilled at making baskets,pottery, cloth
an art teacher
workers skilled at making coffee
6
Why did governments form in cities?
people needed someone to be responsible for keeping order
answers 1 and 2
none of the above
there was a need for rules
7
Some of the earliest cities grew up along
big rivers such as the Nile in Egypt or Huang He in China
deserts where there was no water
major highways like route 495
none of the above
8
Why was bronze an important metal?
it was harder than copper
all of the above
it was used for stronger weapons
it made stronger shields, helmets, and tools
9
What was a simple but amazing invention created around 3500BCE?
wheel and axle
Ipad
fire
domesticated animals
10
What key skill did artisans learn by 6600BC?
Dodge ball
juggling
they learned more farming skills
they mixed copper with tin to make bronze