Neolithic era
What major change occurred during the Neolithic Revolution
People shifted from hunting and gathering to farming.
What river was essential to Egyptian civilization?
The Nile River.
What is the birthplace of democracy?
Athens.
What type of government did Rome have before it became an empire?
A republic.
What is the definition of a monarchy?
A government ruled by a king or queen.
What allowed permanent settlements to develop during this time?
Agriculture (farming) and domestication of animals.
Which early civilization developed between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia.
What was the main focus of Spartan society?
Military strength and discipline.
Who was the first emperor of Rome?
Augustus Caesar.
What type of government is ruled by a few wealthy or powerful individuals?
Oligarchy.
What is one major effect of the Neolithic Revolution?
The rise of civilizations
What writing system did the Sumerians create?
Cuneiform
Who was the philosopher who taught Alexander the Great?
Aristotle.
What was the Pax Romana?
A long period of peace and prosperity in Rome.
What form of government gives citizens the power to vote?
Democracy
Name one early Neolithic village discovered by archaeologists.
Jericho or Çatalhöyük.
What were ziggurats used for?
Religious worship and honoring gods.
What was the name of the war fought between Athens and Sparta?
The Peloponnesian War.
What was Rome’s most famous architectural structure used for entertainment?
The Colosseum.
What is a theocracy?
A government ruled by religious leaders or based on religion.
What term describes humans controlling animals and plants for their use?
Domestication
What is a major characteristic of all early civilizations?
Organized governments, writing, cities, religion, and social structure.
What type of government did Athens have?
Direct democracy.
What was one cause of the fall of the Western Roman Empire?
Corruption, invasions, or economic decline.
What idea developed in Athens influenced modern governments today?
The concept of democracy and citizen participation.