Midterm Test Corrections

Paleolithic Era

100

1. Based on this passage, the Samburu people would be classified as....

Clue: "They move settlements every few weeks and rely on donkeys to carry their goods."

(3) Nomads

200

2. Identify the audience for The Samburu by Paul Spencer:

• Clue: "The book focuses on the lives of a modern-day tribe in Kenya and is written for those studying African cultures."

(2) Researchers interested in comparing the lives of the Samburu with how Paleolithic people lived

Neolithic Era

100

4. The historical development depicted in this map is an effect of:

• Clue: "The growth of agriculture, the domestication of animals, and the establishment of permanent settlements."

 (3) The Neolithic Revolution

200

10. During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur?

• Clue: "This period marked the shift from hunting and gathering to settled agricultural societies."

(1) Neolithic Revolution

Early River Valley

100

3. The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of:

• Clue: "The map shows the locations of early civilizations, especially near major rivers."

(3) River valley civilizations

200

5. The Middle Kingdom of Assyria was located in an area also known as the:

• Clue: "This region is known for its fertile land and historical importance to early civilizations."

(3) Fertile Crescent

300

6. What is the primary reason why the Middle Kingdom of Assyria was established in this location?

• Clue: "The land between these rivers provided fertile soil and water for agriculture."

(4) The location is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

400

14. Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?

• Clue: "Rivers provided water for agriculture, transportation, and trade, which helped early civilizations grow."

(1) Fertile soils

Vocab

100

7. Which title best completes this diagram?

• Clue: "The diagram shows the key aspects of early human development and societal structure."

 (1) Elements of a Civilization

200

12. Define the term Enduring Issue:

• Clue: "An enduring issue refers to a problem or challenge that has existed over time and still affects people today."

(4) A problem or challenge that has existed for a long time and continues to today.

300

15. This is an example of:

• Clue: "The transmission of ideas and knowledge across cultures, particularly in the context of mathematics and science."

(2) Cultural diffusion

Mesopotamia

100

8. What type of source does this quote come from?

• Clue: "This is a written set of laws from ancient Mesopotamia used to regulate society."

(2) Legal code

200

9. Which idea of Babylonian society does this portion of the Hammurabi code of law reflect?

• Clue: "This law shows that punishments and laws varied based on social class."

(3) Divisions existed between social classes