The Indus River civilizations is also called the Harappan civilization because Harappa was?

2. an important archaeologist site

Why did farmers live along the banks of the Yellow river?

They could grow millet, Because the rich, yellow colored soil

How did early humans use fire?

They used fire to create light and cook food

Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that?

1. the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa

Where was Mesopotamia located?

Southwest Asia, between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers.

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to?

4. the development of civilization

Which geographic feature did the earliest civilizations in Egypt, India and China have in common?

2. rivers that increased the fertility of the land by flooding

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Unit 1 - Development of a Civilization

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First unit for NYS Global I (9th grade). Includes the Neolithic Revolution, early river civilizations (Mesopotamia, Indus River & Yellow River), and parts of a civilization.

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1
The farmers called the Yellow River "China's curse" because:
they could not drink its water
it often dried up leaving them with no water
its flooding ruined crops
few fish could live in the water
2
The Indus River civilizations is also called the Harappan civilization because Harappa was?
1. a sacred mountain area
3. a hindu goddess
4. a famous indus warrior
2. an important archaeologist site
3
The river floods made the Indus Valley very ________.
fertile
tropical
arid
habitable
4
What was the first animal believed to be domesticated by early humans?
dogs
horses
pigs
sheep
5
Why did farmers live along the banks of the Yellow river?
The river was pretty
Because they liked it
They could grow millet
Because the rich, yellow colored soil
6
How did early humans use fire?
They used fire to create light and cook food
Destruction
To scare animals
Heat
7
These made early humans life easier.
tools
fire
books
schools
8
Recent archaeological studies suggest the theory that?
4. the wheel was used by all ancient societies
3. all the continents were settled at about the same time
2. farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies
1. the earliest humans evolved in the Rift Valley in Africa
9
What do you call a scientist that studies artifacts as to learn about early humans?
archaeologist
archery
archaic
archaeology
10
The _________________ mountains in Asia formed along the Indus River Valley.
Himalaya
Bayankala
Rocky
11
Where was Mesopotamia located?
Southwest Asia, between the Nile and the Euphrates rivers.
Southeast Asia, between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers.
Southwest Asia, between the Tigris and the Amazon rivers.
Southwest Asia, between the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers.
12
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to?
3. a belief in a spiritual world
4. the development of civilization
2. increasing use of animal skins for clothing
1. increasing migrations of people in search of food
13
Which geographic feature did the earliest civilizations in Egypt, India and China have in common?
3. vast forests that supplied lumber for building
4. tropical climates that included monsoons
1. mountains that provided protection from invasion
2. rivers that increased the fertility of the land by flooding
14
At the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, the most direct of these developments was on?
3. diet and shelter
4. climate and topography
2. transportation and trade
1. religion and government
15
Neolthic people were
nomads
cavemen
settled in one place
seafaring
16
Which of these was a river valley civilization?
Yellow River
Silk Road
Mesopotamia
Egypt
17
Hunting and gathering, subsistence agriculture, and the barter system are characteristics of a?
4. mixed economy
3. traditional economy
1. market economy
2. command economy
18
Which of these are the laws of Mesopotamia
Ten Commandments
Code of Hammurabi
Constitution
19
Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia?
2. favorable geography
1. political harmony
3. religious differences
4. universal education
20
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
3. developing democratic traditions
4. spreading monotheistic religious customs
2. using irrigation systems
1. recording events in cave paintings

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