Neolithic Era
What key development during the Neolithic Era led to permanent human settlements?
Agricultural revolution and farming
Which River Valley civilization developed the cuneiform writing system?
Mesopotamian
What similarity exists between the flood stories of Noah's Ark and Utnapishtim?
Both stories involve building a boat to save animals
Which trade item was most valuable in West African trade routes?
Salt
Name all of Snow White’s 7 dwarfs
Sleepy, Dopey, Grumpy, Sneezy, Doc, Happy, and Bashful
What innovation helped early agricultural societies increase food production?
Irrigation systems
How did the Silk Road contribute to cultural exchange?
It spread religious ideas and technologies between regions
What was one of the main impacts of Marco Polo's travels on European society?
He sparked European interest in Asian cultures and goods
Salt was valuable in West African trade because:
It was needed for food preservation
What is the name of Mike Wazowski’s best friend in Monsters, Inc.
Sully
The development of complex societies was characterized by
Social hierarchies and specialization
Which factor contributed most to the success of River Valley civilizations?
Predictable flooding cycles
The spread of the Black Death was primarily facilitated by:
Trade routes and merchant ships
The flooding of the Nile River was significant to Egyptian civilization because:
It deposited fertile soil for farming
Name the movie this line is from: “I’m king of the world!"
Titanic
The main purpose of early walls around settlements was
To protect from attacks
Early River Valley civilizations shared which characteristic?
Development of writing systems
What technological advancement aided traders on the Silk Road?
Caravanserais
During the Siege of Jerusalem, the city's significance was enhanced by its:
Religious importance
Who is the highest-paid NFL quarterback of all time?
Peyton Manning, $248 million
What is the primary role of a historian?
To analyze and interpret evidence from the past
During the Crusades, Jerusalem was significant because
It was sacred to multiple religions
What is one reason Muslim trade routes were significant?
Linked multiple continents and cultures
What impact did the spread of the Black Death have?
Major social changes
Who was the Third President of the United States of America?
Thomas Jefferson