What conclusion can be drawn from architecture such as the pyramids of Giza and the Great Wall of China?

Ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques.

What does this diagram say about Egyptian society?

The social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical.

In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley similar?

dependent on the fertile land surrounding rivers.

As organized communities increasingly began to store food and accumulate material goods —

fortification became a major concern.

What do the shaded portions of the map represent?

The locations of river valleys that supported ancient civilizations

Which of the following occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?

Civilizations began to develop.

What did the early civilizations of the River Valley have to gain by locating their settlement on the river?

The ability to maintain agricultural settlements in areas of fertile land.

What quality did all the rivers have in common that allowed early civilizations to flourish along their banks?

allowed for irrigation of the surrounding lands.

Which statement best describes how river valleys impacted the development of ancient civilizations?

Easy access to fresh water and food encouraged long-term settlement.

Why was the planting of grains and vegetables important during the Neolithic Revolution?

They provided a reliable food source throughout the year

Yearly flooding of the rivers leads to which of the following?

Sumerian farmers plant and harvest abundant and healthy crops

Why were the river valleys centers of early civilization?

The rivers provided rich soil and nutrients to the lands surrounding them.

What is the historical significance of this region?

ancient Mesopotamia where the earliest known civilizations formed

How did the development of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the Middle East?

establishment of permanent settlements.

How did housing structures change over time during the Neolithic Revolution?

They were only built near major rivers and coastal areas.

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1
What conclusion can be drawn from architecture such as the pyramids of Giza and the Great Wall of China?
The ancient Egyptians frequently traded with the ancient Chinese
Ancient civilizations possessed advanced building techniques.
Ancient societies needed large buildings in which to store surplus food.
Religious architecture was not considered important in ancient societies.
2
What does this diagram say about Egyptian society?
Social mobility was unrestricted in ancient Egypt.
The social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical.
Religion is not important.
Men and Women are equal in status.
3
The Analects and the Hebrew Bible are used to emphasize with of the following?
Divine right
hereditary rights
Monothesism
the rule of law
4
In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley similar?
dependent on the fertile land surrounding rivers.
were constantly at war with one another.
independently founded a monotheistic religion.
died out quickly after the rivers dried up.
5
Which of the following geographic factors played a role in thedevelopment of both Babylonian and Egyptian civilizations?
river valleys
islamic religion
cool, temperate climates
the Catholic Church
6
As organized communities increasingly began to store food and accumulate material goods —
the institution of slavery was implemented.
fortification became a major concern.
a writing system developed
villagers began to engage in trade.
7
What do the shaded portions of the map represent?
The locations of the most important ports of the Silk Road trade route
The locations of river valleys that supported ancient civilizations
The locations of the largest outbreaks of the plague in human history
the birthplaces of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity, and Buddhism
8
The rise of cities, surplus of food, new technology and job specialization are all because of-
Protestant reformation
Bronze Age collapse
the Spring of Nations
the Neolithic revolution
9
Which of the following occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Life expectancy declined.
Civilizations began to develop.
Fire was first used by humans.
Humans began hunting and gathering.
10
What did the early civilizations of the River Valley have to gain by locating their settlement on the river?
The ability to travel along rivers to ensure access to game for hunting.
religious leaders emphasized their location as important to the gods.
The ability to enhance their new technological innovations in irrigation
The ability to maintain agricultural settlements in areas of fertile land.
11
Moving from a hunter gatherer society to a farming society is going to affect which of the following?
a scarcity of water
a less reliable food source
a more nomadic lifestyle
change of diet
12
What quality did all the rivers have in common that allowed early civilizations to flourish along their banks?
provided access to the Mediterranean Sea trade routes.
allowed for irrigation of the surrounding lands.
provided the mechanical power for early machines.
deposited valuable metal ores in the riverbed.
13
Which statement best describes how river valleys impacted the development of ancient civilizations?
The landscape prevented the growth of trade relationships.
Constant fighting over resources caused nomadic lifestyles
Widespread flooding prevented long-term settlement.
Easy access to fresh water and food encouraged long-term settlement.
14
Why was the planting of grains and vegetables important during the Neolithic Revolution?
They did not require complex stone tools and technology to grow.
They provided a reliable food source throughout the year
They were healthier than the meat and fish consumed by earlier peoples
They were able to be grown in any type of environment
15
Experienced dynasties, invented the compass, taught Confucianism all describe which empire?
Russian
Chinese
Mongolian
Ottoman
16
Yearly flooding of the rivers leads to which of the following?
Sumerian priests build ziggurats to serve as places of worship
Sumerian farmers plant and harvest abundant and healthy crops
Sumerian laborers fill in rivers to stop yearly flooding
Sumerian hunter-gatherers use silt to build mud houses
17
Why were the river valleys centers of early civilization?
The rivers provided rich soil and nutrients to the lands surrounding them.
The rivers created the power for early mills and simple machines.
The rivers were natural defenses against invasion by other civilizations
The rivers carried valuable minerals down from surrounding mountains.
18
What is the historical significance of this region?
location of ancient Greece where the oldest known democracy was established
location of ancient Greece where the earliest known civilizations formed.
ancient Mesopotamia where the earliest known civilizations formed
ancient Mesopotamia, where the oldest known democracy was established.
19
How did the development of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the Middle East?
increased dependence on the exportation of oil.
establishment of permanent settlements.
return to a primarily nomadic lifestyle.
rise of hunting as an important occupation.
20
How did housing structures change over time during the Neolithic Revolution?
The later structures were made out of limestone brick.
They were only built near major rivers and coastal areas.
became larger and permanent construction to accommodate larger families
structures lacked cooking hearths, villagers ate raw fruits and vegetables.

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