The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it

recorded existing laws for all to see

The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile, were centers of civilization because they

provided a means of transportation and irrigation

What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food supplies became more reliable.

Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that

come into frequent contact with other groups

Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?

The population tended to be small.

Which best defines the term culture?

the total learned heritage of a people

One result of the Neolithic Revolution was

the establishment of villages and the rise of governments

In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about

the establishment of permanent settlements

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Early River Civilizations

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1
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
provide a framework for the development of democracy
create a stable society
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
emphasize the importance of life after death
2
How did the introduction of agriculture affect early peoples?
Civilizations developed.
Food production declined.
Birth rates decreased rapidly.
Societies became nomadic.
3
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
rejected the principle of filial piety
ended all physical punishment
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
4
The river valleys of the Tigris-Euphrates and Nile, were centers of civilization because they
had rich deposits of iron ore and coal
were easy to defend from invasion
provided a means of transportation and irrigation
were isolated from other cultural influences
5
During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?
Neolithic Revolution
Scientific Revolution
Old Stone Age
Iron Age
6
The development of ancient civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia indicates the importance of
river valleys
heavy forestation
rugged coastlines
mountain passes
7
The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by
building terraces
digging irrigation canals
developing chinampas
removing rain forests
8
What was an important result of the Neolithic Revolution?
People became more nomadic.
New sources of energy became available.
Food supplies became more reliable.
Populations declined.
9
Cultural diffusion occurs most rapidly in societies that
have extended families
come into frequent contact with other groups
have a strong oral history
adhere to traditional social values
10
The early civilizations of the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia,were similar because they were
industrialized societies
monotheistic
dependent on each other for trade
dependent on fertile land
11
Which was true of food-gathering societies in prehistoric times?
There was a system of mass production.
The population tended to be small.
Society was highly industrialized
the concept of private property was important.
12
Early civilizations developed mainly in
areas with abundant mineral resources
areas with climatic diversity
valleys near rivers
mountainous areas
13
Which characteristic was common to ancient civilizations in Egypt, Sumer, China, and Mexico?
written forms of communication
nomadic lifestyle
influence of European cultures
monotheistic religion
14
Which best defines the term culture?
the interaction of peoples
the total learned heritage of a people
The adaptation by less advanced people of an advanced group
the acceptance by one ethnic group of another ethnic group’s
15
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
a decrease in trade between cultural groups
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
16
In the Middle East during Neolithic times, the development of farming brought about
increased dependence on the exportation of oil
the establishment of permanent settlements
a return to a nomadic lifestyle
the rise of hunting as an important occupation

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