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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
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because:
people started using animal skins for clothing
farming led to settled communities
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups
copper was first used to improve stone tools
2
Which factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
fertile soils
smooth coastlines
high mountains
vast deserts
3
1. When do many scientists believe the first modern humans appeared?
300,000 years ago.
100,000 years ago.
400,000 years ago.
200,000 years ago.
4
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
defend against invaders
increase agricultural production
5
Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?
recording events in cave paintings
developing democratic traditions
spreading monotheistic religious customs
using irrigation systems
6
Civilizations developed before Culture
False
True
7
Which geographic feature would have most likely hindered the expansion of the Guptas into China
Bay of Bengal
Thar Desert
Himalaya Mountains
Deccan Plateau
8
Is it important to take many perspectives into account when evaluating a historical event?
No
Yes
9
Which geographic factor has contributed most to the economic growth of Saco, Maine and Egypt?
a variety of natural resources
an abundance of arable land
The Thorntonaca mountains
access to important waterways
10
The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in global history because it led to
the development of civilization
a belief in a spiritual world
increasing migrations of people in search of food
increasing use of animal skins for clothing
11
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
constructing Hindu temples
developing a writing system using cuneiform
building floating gardens to grow corn
establishing representative democracies
12
What is the primary reason why diverse cultures exist in the world today?
Racism
Chris and Howard's fault.
Geography
Artifacts
13
Which body of water is located between Southwest Asia and Southeast Asia?
Pacific Ocean
Black Sea
Indian Ocean
Caribbean Sea
14
Humans are 55% the same.
False
True
15
Scientists have confirmed that we have better teeth than our archaic paleolithic ancestors
False
True
16
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
severe climate
northern and western mountain ranges
many natural harbors
navigable river systems
17
"Control of fire" was a major advancement for human beings in all of the following ways EXCEPT
Protection
Prepare and preserve food
Entertainment
Warmth
18
Civilization is known as a "higher state" of Culture
True
False
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2. How did archaeologists determine the migration patterns of the earliest humans?
Archaeologists uncovered written records in West Africa.
The oldest human art was found in Africa.
Tools found in Africa prove this.
Archaeologists found the oldest human fossils in Africa.
20
People in the Paleolithic Era were nomads because
None of these
they did not know how to build sturdy houses.
they followed the herds of animals in order to get food.
they were easily bored and wanted to see the world.
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The role of females after the Neolithic Rev was to raise children and support her husband
False
True
22
Inca farmers adapted their environment by growing food in
expansive plantations
terraced fields
clear-cut rainforests
flooded rice paddies
23
Another name for the Neolithic Revolution is
Old stone age
Paleolithic Revolution.
Bronze Age.
Agricultural Revolution
24
Which factor most influenced the construction of settlements during the Neolithic period?
production of surplus food
ability to harness fire
introduction of fishing nets
drawings on cave walls
25
Which countries are most affected by monsoons?
Ghana and Argentina
Algeria and Turkey
Cuba and Afghanistan
India and China
26
The role of females during the Paleolithic era was to raise children and support her husband.
True
False
27
Scientists have confirmed that the invention of shoes drastically made our feet healthier.
False
True
28
How did agriculture lead to a more complex society?
Farmers developed more productive ways to use tools.
Humans lived together in permanent settlements
Agriculture allowed for the specialization of labor.
A surplus of goods increased trade between humans
29
According to world renown anthropologist Dr. Brian Ferguson; war is a part of human nature.
True
False
30
An effect of a mountainous topography on Inca and Chinese civilizations was the development of
terrace farming
single-crop economy
desalinization projects
industrialization
31
Which geographic factor helped the cities of Nanjing & Mogadishu develop into trading centers?
access to mountain passes
predictable rainfall from the monsoon cycle
location on waterways
an abundance of natural resources
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4. What is believed to be true about Paleolithic Culture? Choose all that apply.
Every part of the animals they hunted was used for food.
People lived in permanent shelters
Food was scarce so people moved to follow food sources.
The goal of each day was survival
