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Review of New Visions Global 9, Unit 2 - The First Civilizations
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Which document is an example of a primary source?
a diary of a Holocaust survivor
A textbook on Latin American history
a novel on the Age of Discovery
An encyclopedia article on Songhai culture
2
The terms Brahma, dharma, and moksha are most closely associated with which religion?
Animism
Islam
Hinduism
Judaism
3
Which text is essential to the practice of Islam?
New Testament
Torah
Qur'an (Koran)
Analects
4
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Scientific Revolution
Old Stone Age
Iron Age
Neolithic Revolution
5
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
digging irrigation canals
developing chinampas
removing rain forests
building terraces
6
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Food supplies became more reliable.
Populations declined.
New sources of energy became available.
People became more nomadic.
7
Which belief system is considered monotheistic?
Judaism
Shinto
Jainism
Daoism
8
The valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were ideal because they
had rich deposits of iron and coal
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
were isolated from other cultural influences
were easy to defend from invasion
9
Which religion includes the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, and Nirvana?
Judaism
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
10
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional social values
have extended families
have a strong oral history
come into frequent contact with other groups
11
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
early belief systems
burial sites of ancient rulers
overseas trade routes
river valley civilizations
12
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
Society was highly industrialized
the population tended to be small
there was a system of mass production
the concept of private property was important
13
Which factor most influenced the construction of semi-permanent settlements during the Neolithi
introduction of fishing nets
ability to harness fire
production of surplus food
drawings on cave walls
14
Which title best completes this diagram?
Elements of a Civilization
Human Life 50,000 Years Ago
Basic Components of the Paleolithic Age
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
15
The early civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and China were similar because they were
industrialized societies
dependent on each other for trade
dependent on fertile land
monotheistic
16
Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?
Fines were preferable to corporal punishment.
Divisions existed between social classes.
Violence was always punished with violence.
All men were equal under the law.
17
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with abundant mineral resources
valleys near rivers
areas with climatic diversity
mountainous areas
18
The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the
Fertile Crescent
Holy Land
rooftop of the world
subcontinent
19
Development of civilizations in Egypt, Mesopotamia, India, and China shows the importance of
rugged coastlines
river valleys
mountain passes
heavy forestation
20
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
recorded existing laws for all to see
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
ended all physical punishment
21
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
adhere to traditional social values
come into frequent contact with other groups
have extended families
have a strong oral history
22
In which order did the occupations listed below most likely develop in human history?
farmers, traders, nomadic herders, hunters/gatherers
hunters/gatherers, nomadic herders, farmers, traders
nomadic herders, farmers, traders, hunters/gatherers
traders, hunters/gatherers, farmers, nomadic herders
23
Judaism's sacred text is known as the
Bible
Torah
yarmulke
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The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production
digging irrigation canals
developing chinampas
removing rain forests
building terraces
25
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
the establishment of permanent settlements
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
a return to the nomadic lifestyle
26
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, China, and Mexico?
written forms of communication
influence of European cultures
monotheistic religion
nomadic lifestyle
27
The spread of the Jewish faith is often referred to as
diaspora
exile
diffusion
exodus
28
Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are similar in that they all ask their followers to
Believe in reincarnation
Follow a code of behavior
Strive for nirvana
Practice Polytheism
29
Opinions and bias in written historical sources illustrate the need to be aware of
Turning Points
Points of view
Plagiarism
Human Rights
30
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
the establishment of permanent settlements
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the rise of hunting as an important occupation
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
31
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
create a stable society
emphasize the importance of life after death
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
provide a framework for the development of democracy
32
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
birth rates decreased rapidly.
food production declined
societies became nomadic
civilizations developed
33
Which best defines the term culture?
the total learned heritage of a people
the acceptance of another ethnic group’s values and customs
the interaction of peoples
the adaptation of customs/values of a more advanced group
34
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
an increase in the number of nomadic tribes
the establishment of villages and the rise of governments
a reliance on hunting and gathering for food
a decrease in trade between cultural groups