Paleolithic vs. Neolithic Peoples
Path of Travel
Mesopotamia
Shang Dynasty
Indus River Valley
Judaism
Final Jeopardy
100
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes the Paleolithic era from the Neolithic era?
- Agriculture/ Permanent settlements / Architecture/ Religion
100
It is commonly accepted that humans originated on which continent?
Africa
100
Was Ancient Mesopotamia a part of the Paleolithic or Neolithic Era?
Neolithic
100
How was the Shang Dynasty similar to other ancient civilizations in the Neolithic era?
Proximity to water for agriculture
100
Why is our knowledge of the Indus River Valley limited?
No Rosetta Stone (translation tool) for their language
100
Judaism originated in what region of the world?
The Middle East
200
What does B.C.E. stand for?
Before the Common Era (I will also accept Before Christ)
200
Nomadic peoples after leaving African traveled to which continent next?
Europe
200
Other than Mesopotamia, what was the region referred to that is identified on the map?
The Fertile Crescent
200
What body of water became the Shang Dynasty's predominant source of water?
50 Bonus Points: What is the body of water's nickname?
Huang He River
Bonus: The Yellow River
200
What was unusual about the Indus River Valley civilization? (2 possible answers)
1. They had advanced architectural systems
2. They had little to no evidence of any kinds of weapons (warfare)
200
What is the holy book for Judaism referred to as?
The Torah
300
Describe the shift from Paleolithic to Neolithic peoples in no more than 10 words
nomadic hunters to settled farmers, marking agricultural revolution
300
After traveling to Asia, which continent did humans travel to next?
Australia
300
What two rivers was Ancient Mesopotamia located in between?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
300
Who is the female portrayed in this photo? Why is she discussed in context of the Shang Dynasty?
Fuhao
1. first women to appear in written Chinese history
2. Commanded a Shang Army of 10,000 soldiers
300
According to the Indus River Valley civilizations what are the 4 “symptoms” of a civilization?
Food shortage, job specialization, King or Queen, social classes
Food surplus, strong military, social classes, government structure
Food surplus, job specialization, social structures, centralized government
Hunters and gatherers, social structures, one or more political leaders, animals
3. Food surplus, job specialization, social structures, centralized government
300
The Israelites are the ancient Jewish people. Where did they escape/flee from?
Egypt
400
Name two major advancements or developments that mark the transition from the Paleolithic to the Neolithic era.
- Agriculture/ Domestication of plants/ Domestication of animals/ job specialization / permanent settlements / Architecture
400
Where was the last continent to experience human beings?
South America
400
What claim can be made about Ancient Mesopotamia based on the image?
Mesopotamian Farm tools = agriculture
400
Give 2 of the 4 main reasons why historians believe the Shang Dynasty was only in existence for a short period of time?
1. Constant warfare
2. Lavish spending
3. Corruption
4. Overthrown by Zhao Dynasty
400
What was so convenient about the Indus River Valley for civilizations?
It flooded twice a year which replenished the nutrients
400
According to the Jewish holy book, what was the covenant made between God and Abraham?
Abraham was to take the Jewish people from Egypt to a new holy land
500
Approximately what year did the Paleolithic Era begin?
Bonus Points: tell me approximately (within 5,000 years) when it ended
Paleolithic Era 2,000,000 BCE - 9,000 BCE
500
Tell me how long ago humans arrived on any of the 7 continents
Africa- 200,000 years ago
Europe- 100,000-40,000 years ago
Asia- 70,000 years ago
Australia- 50,000 years ago
North America- 15-12,000 years ago
South America- Within 12,000 years ago
500
What claim about Mesopotamian life can be made based on the frieze? 
Acceptable Answers:
1. Mesopotamians had job specialization
2. Mesopotamia had domesticated animals
500
List the 6 Social Classes within the Shang Dynasty
Bonus: 100 points for the correct order from most to least powerful
1. King & his Clan
2. Nobles (landowners)
3. Artisans
4. Traders
5. Farmers
6. Slaves
500
How do we know the Indus River Valley traded with other countries? Give 1 example.
1. Gold from Southern India
2. Copper from Afghanistan
3. Jade from India
500
List 4 of the 10 Commandments of Judaism
- Believe in God
- Do not worship or create idols
- Respect God's Name
- Observe the Sabbath
- Honor Your Parents
- Do Not Murder
- Do Not Commit Adultery (Remain faithful in your marriage)
- Do Not Steal
- Do not lie or give false testimony against others.
- Do not desire or be envious of what others have.
500
This ancient civilization, known for its development of cuneiform writing and significant contributions to law and governance, was centered in the fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. It is often referred to as the cradle of civilization. Name this civilization.
Ancient Mesopotamia