Early Civilizations & Agriculture
Why did early civilizations develop near rivers?
A. Rivers provided natural defenses.
B. Rivers created fertile soil for farming.
C. Rivers prevented trade.
D. Rivers guaranteed peaceful relations.
B. Rivers created fertile soil for farming.
What writing system did Mesopotamians develop?
A. Hieroglyphics
B. Alphabet
C. Cuneiform
D. Sanskrit
C. Cuneiform
A geographer studying rivers, mountains, and deserts is examining
A. Human Systems
B. Physical Systems
C. Movement
D. Regions
B. Physical Systems
A. Sources always provide completely accurate information.
B. Sources only include eyewitness accounts.
C. Sources contain opinions about every historical event.
D. Sources help historians begin investigating and understanding historical topics.
D. Sources help historians begin investigating and understanding historical topics.
The Phoenicians built a thriving trading network across the Mediterranean Sea. What was the MAIN reason for their success?
A. They relied on rich farmland to produce large food surpluses.
B. They established colonies and used advanced sailing skills to trade with distant regions.
C. They expanded their economy by conquering and controlling neighboring civilizations.
D. They limited trade to nearby communities and avoided outside influence.
B. They established colonies and used advanced sailing skills to trade with distant regions.
What development allowed many early civilizations to increase their populations?
A. Hunting
B. Gathering
C. Agriculture
D. Fishing
C. Agriculture
Which of these achievements helped ancient Mesopotamian civilization develop agriculture?
A. the wheel
B. a calendar
C. an alphabet
D. indoor plumbing
B. a calendar
Why did ancient civilizations flourish along rivers?
A. because rivers promote trade
B. because fertile soil is created along rivers
C. because rivers have large amounts of drinking water
D. because rivers are easily defended against invaders
B. because fertile soil is created along rivers
A historian is researching an important historical event. Why might the historian place greater value on a primary source than a secondary source?
A. Primary sources provide direct evidence from the time period being studied.
B. Primary sources are free from bias and personal opinions.
C. Primary sources combine information from many different events.
D. Primary sources are written by experts who studied the event years later.
A. Primary sources provide direct evidence from the time period being studied.
What similarity existed between the Ten Commandments and Hammurabi's Code?
A. Neither promoted justice.
B. Both established rules for how people should behave in society.
C. Neither addressed fairness among people.
D. Both focused primarily on religious worship.
B. Both established rules for how people should behave in society.
A society develops a reliable food surplus.
What is the MOST LIKELY result?
A. People move constantly.
B. Fewer people survive.
C. Specialized jobs develop.
D. Trade ends.
C. Specialized jobs develop.
How did the ability to work with metal change Mesopotamian civilization?
A. It led to trade with other nations.
B. It led to increased food shortages.
C. It led to people moving to rural areas.
D. It led to decreased warfare with other nations.
A. It led to trade with other nations.
A geographer is studying how people relocate from rural communities to urban areas in search of employment opportunities. Which of the Six Essential Elements of Geography is being examined?
A. Environment and Society
B. Physical Systems
C. Human Systems
D. Places and Regions
C. Human Systems
A student is researching an ancient civilization and needs a secondary source. Which source would be the BEST choice?
A. A clay tablet created during the civilization's existence.
B. A letter written by a person who lived in the civilization.
C. A historian's book analyzing evidence from the civilization.
D. An artifact recovered from an archaeological site.
C. A historian's book analyzing evidence from the civilization.
Why was Phoenician purple dye considered a symbol of wealth and power in civilizations such as Assyria and Rome?
A. Purple clothing was used only for religious ceremonies.
B. The shellfish used to make the dye became difficult to find.
C. Producing the dye was expensive, making purple cloth affordable only to the wealthy.
D. Purple clothing was provided to all citizens by the government.
C. Producing the dye was expensive, making purple cloth affordable only to the wealthy.
How did domesticated animals help early agricultural societies?
A. They reduced trade.
B. They increased food production.
C. They eliminated farming.
D. They reduced populations.
B. They increased food production.
How did cuneiform help Hammurabi govern Babylon?
A. It allowed laws to be recorded.
B. It increased military power.
C. It improved irrigation.
D. It created democracy.
A. It allowed laws to be recorded.
A geographer creates a map showing where major rivers are located in Africa and how they connect different communities. Which Essential Element of Geography is MOST directly being used?
A. Human Systems
B. Places and Regions
C. The World in Spatial Terms
D. Environment and Society
C. The World in Spatial Terms
Why?
A historian wants to examine laws created during Hammurabi's reign. Which source would be considered a primary source for this investigation?
A. A textbook chapter discussing Hammurabi's legacy
B. A documentary analyzing Hammurabi's rule
C. A copy of Hammurabi's Code of Laws
D. A website summarizing Hammurabi's achievements
C. A copy of Hammurabi's Code of Laws
How were the religious beliefs of the Israelites different from those of many neighboring civilizations?
A. Israelites believed rulers were gods.
B. Israelites practiced monotheism, while many neighboring groups practiced polytheism.
C. Israelites worshipped nature, while neighboring groups worshipped ancestors.
D. Israelites did not participate in religious ceremonies.
B. Israelites practiced monotheism, while many neighboring groups practiced polytheism.
A civilization develops irrigation systems, stores surpluses of grain, and supports artisans, merchants, and priests.
What conclusion can be made?
A. Agriculture supported civilization growth.
B. Government was unnecessary.
C. Trade prevented specialization.
D. Rivers became less important.
A. Agriculture supported civilization growth.
Read this law:
"If a man destroys the eye of another man, they shall destroy his eye."
This law suggests Babylonian society valued
A. trial by jury
B. equal voting rights
C. punishment based on written laws
D. religious freedom
C. punishment based on written laws
A geographer is comparing two regions. Both have deserts, but people in one region live primarily as nomadic herders while people in the other region live in large cities supported by trade routes. Which statement BEST explains why the geographer should study both Human Systems and Physical Systems?
A. Physical features and human activities often influence one another.
B. Human Systems are more important than Physical Systems.
C. Physical Systems only affect where people travel.
D. Human Systems can be understood without studying geography.
A. Physical features and human activities often influence one another.
Dr. Adams is writing a book about how immigrants have introduced new foods to the United States. What would a reader most likely learn from this book?
A. How government leaders make political decisions
B. Why immigrants chose to move to the United States
C. How immigration has influenced American culture over time
D. Which countries have the strongest economies
C. How immigration has influenced American culture over time
Which example provides the strongest evidence that Cyrus the Great practiced religious and cultural tolerance within the Persian Empire?
A. He permitted the Jewish people to return to their homeland.
B. He organized an extensive postal system throughout the empire.
C. He appointed government officials from different social classes.
D. He expanded Persian territory through successful military campaigns.
A. He permitted the Jewish people to return to their homeland.