Ancient Civilization
World History
Civilization
Ancient
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100
The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of –
government
100
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
The pharaoh is considered a god-king.
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The transformation to having surplus agriculture led to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for—
specialization of labor
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Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Development of specialization of labor
100
For Polytheism, how many gods do they worship?
More than 1
200
A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes —
a blending of religious elements with leadership
200
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law?
Laws were made more consistent and predictable.
200
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?
Governments were needed to organize large community projects.
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200
Based on the information in the excerpt, Hammurabi most likely intended to
ensure order in society with a legal code
200
How many gods for monotheism?
1
300
Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?
It led to the creation of settled communities.
300
Which of the following was politically characteristic of many civilizations during the Classical Era (500BC-600AD)?
Complex empires with bureaucracies developed.
300
Which of the following best explains how river valley civilizations influenced the development of Classical civilizations?
The foundations of political centralization were established by the river valley civilizations.
300
Hammurabi’s Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of —
consistency and predictability in the law
300
Answer the riddle...
What do Alexander The Great and Winnie The Pooh have in common?
Same middle name.
400
The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?
Specialized workers
400
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.
400
Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry and the first to create a solar calendar?
Egypt
400
The domestication of plants and animals in areas near the Indus, Huang He, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers resulted in the development of villages and cities. The growth of early settled communities contributed to —
the development of political and religious institutions
400
What goes up and never comes down?
Your Age.
500
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
500
Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?
Inequality between men and women
500
Which Civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?
Sumerian
500
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
Indus Valley
500
Johnny's mother had three children. The first child was named April The second child was named May. What was the third child's name?
Johnny