Which statement gives the best reason why the first civilizations developed along rivers?

Rivers allowed farmers to irrigate their crops.

Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?

Irrigation from the Nile allowed farming in the desert.

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

They provided a reliable food source throughout the year.

Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?

Farming allowed settlements to develop in river valleys

What change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of civilizations?

the shift from hunting to farming

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

The civilizations were both dependent on the fertile land.

How is the development of agriculture linked to the rise of civilizations in river valleys?

Agriculture required rich soils, which are in river valleys.

Which of the following best describes the lives of women in ancient Egypt?

Women reached high ranks in society on rare occasions.

Which of the following was necessary to foster the development of early civilizations?

Access to a plentiful water supply and rich, fertile land

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

It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

How did an abundance of food from the Ag Revolution change daily life in the Neolithic Age?

A variety of occupations developed.

What distinguishes the period known as prehistory?

It was the time period before written records.

Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—

the people considered their ruler to be a god.

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1
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform?
Chinese Zhou Dynasty
Indus River Valley
Egyptian
Sumerian
2
Which of the following was the first monotheistic religion?
Judaism
Islam
Buddhism
Christianity
3
In which area of the map is the Nile River located?
A
C
B
D
4
Which statement gives the best reason why the first civilizations developed along rivers?
Homes built along rivers were better protected from attack.
Rivers enabled hunters to travel farther by boat.
Stones found along rivers were made into hunting tools.
Rivers allowed farmers to irrigate their crops.
5
Cities, government, writing, art, architecture, and public works are all characteristics of...
Revolution
Culture
Trade
Civilization
6
Which early architectural building was created by the Mesopotamians?
Colosseum
Parthenon
Pyramids
Ziggurat
7
Which characteristic of civilization involves people writing down accounts of events?
record keeping
organized religion
irrigation farming
worker specialization
8
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
Irrigation from the Nile allowed farming in the desert.
Protection from the Nile kept invaders from entering Egypt.
Fish from the Nile were traded with other civilizations.
Egyptians believed the gods had placed the Nile in Egypt.
9
In early civilizations, most monarchs had previously served as—
military leaders.
government scribes.
building project managers.
livestock farmers.
10
Which of the following words best describes the Neolithic Revolution?
Ship Building
Trading
Farming
Hunting
11
Why was the planting of grains and vegetables important during the Neolithic Revolution?
They were able to be grown in any type of environment.
They didn't require complex tools and technology to grow.
They provided a reliable food source throughout the year.
They were healthier than meat and fish.
12
Which early development allowed people to keep records and express themselves creatively?
a harvest calendar
a government structure
a writing system
a library collection
13
Which of the following was not developed by both ancient Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations?
A written language
A monotheistic religion
Monumental architecture
Irrigation systems
14
How did life after agriculture change in the cultures that developed it?
Written languages developed.
Organized religion was discouraged.
Labor was concentrated on hunting food.
Social classes were eliminated.
15
Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history?
Ancient peoples learned how to hunt and gather food
Farming allowed settlements to develop in river valleys
Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire
A single culture came to dominate ancient society
16
What change during the Neolithic Revolution contributed to the development of civilizations?
the shift from animism to monotheism
the shift from hunting to farming
the shift from monarchy to democracy
the shift from writing to drawing
17
Why was the Mesopotamian ruler Sargon of Akkad historically significant?
He created the first writing system.
He built the first empire.
He established the first law code.
He invented the first irrigation system.
18
Which of the following was an effect of the agriculture revolution of the Neolithic Age?
Nomadic hunters
Smaller families
Social equality
Settled communities
19
In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley and Mesopotamia similar?
The civilizations were constantly at war with one another.
The civilizations each founded a monotheistic religion.
The civilizations were both dependent on the fertile land.
The civilizations quickly died after the rivers dried up.
20
Before Judaism, most river valley civilizations practiced...
polytheism
monotheism
secularism
humanism
21
How is the development of agriculture linked to the rise of civilizations in river valleys?
Agriculture required rich soils, which are in river valleys.
River valleys had always been the location of human activity
River valley settlements provided protection for residents.
Agricultural development required trading to survive.
22
Which of the following best describes the lives of women in ancient Egypt?
Women were treated poorly in comparison to men.
Women were given rights equal to those awarded to men.
Women reached high ranks in society on rare occasions.
Women were forced into slavery.
23
Which of the following was necessary to foster the development of early civilizations?
Extensive mining operations to acquire gold and silver
The establishment of democratic governments
Access to a plentiful water supply and rich, fertile land
A large military to acquire land and enforce laws
24
How did the rise of agriculture during neolithic times impact those living in the Middle East?
It led to increased dependence on the exportation of oil.
It led to the rise of hunting as an important occupation.
It led to a return to a primarily nomadic lifestyle.
It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.
25
How did an abundance of food from the Ag Revolution change daily life in the Neolithic Age?
Rural farms slowed the growth of cities.
A variety of occupations developed.
An interest in democracy emerged.
Citizens shared equally in the wealth.
26
What distinguishes the period known as prehistory?
It was the time period before humans lived on the Earth.
It was the time period when humans switched to farming.
It was the time period before written records.
It was the time when Egypt began to build the pyramids.
27
Ancient Egypt was a theocracy because—
the pharaoh handed down the monarchy to his children.
the people considered their ruler to be a god.
the pharaoh served as head of the military.
the people considered their faith to be monotheistic.

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