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Paleolithic Era, Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
Paleolithic Era, Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
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1
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
severe climate
navigable river systems
many natural harbors
northern and western mountain ranges
2
Scientists have confirmed that we have better teeth than our archaic paleolithic ancestors
False
True
3
Scientists have confirmed that the invention of shoes drastically made our feet healthier.
False
True
4
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
spreading monotheistic religious customs
recording events in cave paintings
developing democratic traditions
using irrigation systems
5
Civilizations developed before Culture
True
False
6
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
terraced fields
clear-cut rainforests
flooded rice paddies
expansive plantations
7
Is it important to take many perspectives into account when evaluating a historical event?
No
Yes
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1. When do many scientists believe the first modern humans appeared?
400,000 years ago.
300,000 years ago.
200,000 years ago.
100,000 years ago.
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Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into China
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
Bay of Bengal
Thar Desert
10
Humans are 55% the same.
False
True
11
Which body of water is located between Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia?
Pacific Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Indian Ocean
Black Sea
12
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of
industrialization
desalinization projects
single-crop economy
terrace farming
13
The role of females during the Paleolithic era was to raise children and support her husband.
True
False
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4. What is believed to be true about Paleolithic Culture? Choose all that apply.
The goal of each day was survival
People lived in permanent shelters
Food was scarce so people moved to follow food sources.
Every part of the animals they hunted was used for food.
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2. How did archaeologists determine the migration patterns of the earliest humans?
Tools found in Africa prove this.
Archaeologists uncovered written records in West Africa.
Archaeologists found the oldest human fossils in Africa.
The oldest human art was found in Africa.
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The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because:
people started using animal skins for clothing
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
farming led to settled communities
copper was first used to improve stone tools
17
Which countries are most affected by monsoons?
India and China
Cuba and Afghanistan
Algeria and Turkey
Ghana and Argentina
18
"Control of fire" was a major advancement for human beings in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Prepare and preserve food
Protection
Warmth
Entertainment
19
Civilization is known as a "higher state" of Culture
True
False
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Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
developing a writing system using cuneiform
constructing Hindu temples
establishing representative democracies
building floating gardens to grow corn
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The role of females after the Neolithic Rev was to raise children and support her husband
True
False
22
Which geographic factor helped the cities of Nanjing & Mogadishu develop into trading centers?
access to mountain passes
location on waterways
an abundance of natural resources
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
23
The reason ancient peoples of the Nile River valley built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to
create a shorter route to distant cities
purify sacred waters
increase agricultural production
defend against invaders
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The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to
the development of civilization
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
increasing migrations of people in search of food
a belief in a spiritual world
25
Which factor most influenced the construction of settlements during the Neolithic period?
production of surplus food
ability to harness fire
drawings on cave walls
introduction of fishing nets
26
What is the primary reason why diverse cultures exist in the world today?
Racism
Chris and Howard's fault.
Artifacts
Geography
27
According to world renown anthropologist Dr. Brian Ferguson; war is a part of human nature.
False
True
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Which factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
fertile soils
vast deserts
smooth coastlines
high mountains
29
Which geographic factor has contributed most to the economic growth of Saco, Maine and Egypt?
The Thorntonaca mountains
a variety of natural resources
an abundance of arable land
access to important waterways
30
People in the Paleolithic Era were nomads because
they were easily bored and wanted to see the world.
they did not know how to build sturdy houses.
None of these
they followed the herds of animals in order to get food.
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Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is
Paleolithic Revolution.
Bronze Age.
Agricultural Revolution
Old stone age
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How did agriculture lead to a more complex society?
Farmers developed more productive ways to use tools.
Agriculture allowed for the specialization of labor.
Humans lived together in permanent settlements
A surplus of goods increased trade between humans
