Neolithic Revolution
What revolution occurred between approximately 8000 B.C. and 4000 B.C. and changed human life through the development of farming?
The Neolithic Revolution
Which characteristic of civilization involves centers of political, economic, and social activity?
Advanced Cities
Which rivers are located in the region of Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Why was writing important to early civilizations?
It allowed information, including laws, to be recorded.
What does monotheism mean?
Belief in one God
Before the Neolithic Revolution, people primarily survived by doing what?
Hunting and gathering
Which characteristic involves people developing different jobs that allow for more efficient production of goods and services?
Specialized Workers
Why did irrigation help civilizations grow?
It provided a reliable water supply, increased crop yields, and helped create food surpluses.
What famous ancient law code was developed by Hammurabi?
Hammurabi's Code
What does polytheism mean?
Belief in multiple gods
How did farming contribute to the development of permanent settlements?
People could grow food in one location instead of constantly moving to find food.
Which characteristic allows societies to save and share information?
Record Keeping
What technology allowed early civilizations to divert river water to their fields?
Irrigation
What does the phrase "eye for an eye" mean?
The punishment should correspond to the offense committed.
Which ancient people are associated with the development of monotheism through Judaism?
The Hebrew people
What development associated with farming allowed people to acquire goods they did not produce themselves?
Trade
Which characteristic involves systems for governing and belief systems?
Complex Institutions
Irrigation → Higher crop yields → __________ → Population growth → Permanent settlements
Food surplus
A law states that if a person destroys another person's property, the punishment should relate to the damage that was caused.
Eye for an eye
Ancient Egypt was considered a theocracy because the people believed what about their ruler?
They considered the pharaoh to be a god.
Put these developments in the most logical order:
A. Permanent settlements
B. Farming
C. Trade
D. Neolithic Revolution
Neolithic Revolution → Farming → Permanent settlements → Trade
A civilization develops a new tool that allows farmers to complete their work more efficiently. Which characteristic of civilization does this BEST represent?
Advanced Technology
A civilization constructs canals, dikes, and reservoirs. Farmers are then able to produce more crops, creating a surplus of food. What is the MOST likely long-term result?
Population growth and more permanent settlements
Sumerian city-states initially had priests as important rulers. Eventually, military commanders became full-time rulers.
What factor contributed to this change?
An increase in the number of wars
What is the BIGGEST difference between monotheistic and polytheistic religions?
Monotheism involves belief in one God, while polytheism involves belief in multiple gods.