Geographic
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.
Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram?
Advanced urban areas
Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?
Letter C
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.
Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution?
Development of specialization of labor
The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because —
mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation
The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?
Specialized workers (Social Structure)
Which name identifies the region located
between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
Which characteristic of civilization is described above?
Social Structure/ Social Stratification
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?
Governments were needed to organize large community projects.
Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?
Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.
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
What is described as The Land Between the Rivers?
Mesopotamia
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
Transformation to having surplus agriculture led to the development of permanent settlements because it allowed for—
specialization of labor
Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?
Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.
Based on information in the excerpt, the political system of early China is best described as a —
Monarchy
Which of the following conclusions about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia is supported by the information in the excerpt?
The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop.
Based on information from the illustration, how did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settled civilization in the region?
Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops.
The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of –
government
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
Indus Valley
A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes —
a blending of religious elements with leadership
True or False?
Mesopotamia is the first written law that created an “eye for an eye”
False
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?
Sumerian
Hammurabi’s Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of
consistency and predictability in the law