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Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
Neolithic Revolution and River Valley Civilizations
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1
The government of Ancient Egypt was known as a Theocracy because...
They were a Dynasty
Their leader was freely elected
Each city had its own ruler
The king was also a living god
2
Which geographic feature had the biggest impact on all early civilizations?
Plains
Rivers Valleys
Oceans
Mountains
3
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
A passage from the Egyptian book of the dead
Foundation of the Mesopotamian government
First codified laws in history
Justification of an emperor's right to rule
4
Before humans became farmers, they followed herds of animals. They were known as what?
Nomads
Scribes
Pharos
Warriors
5
Which of the following was a result of the Neolithic Revolutions?
The end of trade
They became Hunter/Gatherers
They became Nomads
The rise of villages and governments
6
A sequence of rulers considered members of the same family is known as a ...
President
Monarchy
Dynasty
Pharaoh
7
Which River Valley Civilization was located between the Tigres and Euphrates rivers?
Ancient China
Mesopotamians
Indus Valley People
Egyptians
8
Belief that heaven granted emperors the right to rule based on their ability to govern
The Constitution
Mandate of Hevan
Code of Hamurabi
The Constitution
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What was necessary for civilizaton to occur during the Neolithic Revolution?
A large military to conquere land
Specialized workers to do important jobs
Access to fresh water and fertile soil
The ability to write
10
The Egyptian form of writing was called
Hieroglyphics
Sanskrit
Cuneiform
Arabic
11
Why did the Ancient River Valley civilizations choose to develope civilization near rivers?
The ability to farm in areas of fertile land
The ability for civilizations to spread their religions
Access to large heards of animals to hunt
No one knows why they setteled here
12
One of the Effects of the Neolithic Revolution is that humas transitioned from framers to nomads.
True
False
13
What does the name Mesopotamia literally mean?
Hammurabi is number one
Land between the rivers
Land outside the rivers
We will rock you
14
Why did early civilizations feel the need to form governments?
To do the Hokey Pokey
To keep track of the heards of animals they followed
To make sure that freedom of religion was maintained
To controll trade and commerce
15
The social Structure of all of the Ancient River Valley Civilizations was
Slavery
a Hierarchy
Equality
Theocracy
16
How was Judiaism different for other ancient civilizations?
They built the Pyramids
They developed Gunpowder
They helped to develope the English alphabet
They practiced Monotheism
17
What was unique about the Cities of the Indus Valley Civilization?
They contained temples called Ziggurats
Archaeologists found printing machines throughout the cities
The cities contained large Pyramids
The cities were well planned and contained sewage systems
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What was the main similartie of all rivervalley civilizations?
They developed near rivers
They developed near mountains
They developed near centers of trade
They developed near oceans
19
The Sumerians of Mesopotamia developed an early writing system known as...
Hieroglyphics
Arabic
Cuneiform
Sanskrit
20
The growth of trade led to the need for civilizations to develope _________?
Religion
Engineers
Military
Government
21
Which two developements were a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Nomadic Hearding and specialized workers
Developement of new technology and and a surplus of food
Trade with other civilizations and Democracy
People learned to write and the setteled in moutianous areas
22
Along which river was the Egyptian civilization located?
On the Nile River
On the Huang He River
Between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers
On the Indus River
23
Why is the Code of Hammurabi important in World History?
The laws were interpreted by a judge
It made Laws that were predictable and consistant
The laws were created by a Democratic Assembly
His laws became less harsh
24
The Chinese Civilization was located near what 2 rivers?
Along the Nile and Mississippi rivers
The Huang He and Yangtze Rivers
Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Along the Indus and Nile Rivers
25
Why would the Shang Dynasty of Ancient China be considered a civilazation?
They were nomads
It had specialized workers and record keeping
It practiced an early form of monotheism
It was often conquered by other civilizations
26
How did peoples lives change after the Neolithic Revolution?
They began developed writing
They eliminated social classes
They discouraged religion
They became nomads
27
Cultures often borrow technology or ideas from other cultures. This is known as...
Cultural Divergence
Government
Technological Diffusion
Trade
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Cities within a civilization that have their own government/king are known as
Monarchy
Empire
Democracy
City-States
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Which of the following was a result of the Neolithic Revlution?
Humans stopped Cultural diffusion frm occuring
Humans built villages with governments to lead them
People built roads to make hunting easier
Humans becam more nomadic
