Paleolithic and Neolithic
Where did humans first develop?
Africa
What kind of trade route was the Silk Road?
Why were the first civilizations in River Valleys?
They needed water for agriculture
Which civilization invented writing and the wheel?
Mesopotamia
What is a hierarchy?
A social order of a society or community
What happened to the status of women after the Neolithic Revolution?
They lost social standing
What is a sickle?
Something used for cutting down grasses
Which development had to take place in order for all other developments during the Neolithic Revolution to happen?
The domestication of plants and animals
How did the Roman Empire's expansion affect their trade?
It allowed them access to varied trade goods.
What is the most common feature of early belief systems?
They promoted universal truths
Which development of the Neolithic Revolution had to happen in order for all others to take place?
The domestication of plants and animals
Which of the following could be used as cultural evidence?
a) Oral histories
b) Archaeological evidence and DNA
Oral histories
Where was agriculture first invented?
The Fertile Crescent
Why was Greece organized into city-states?
Because of its mountainous terrain
What is a key similiarity between the governments of Greece and Mesopotamia?
They were both organized into city-states
How did the Neolithic Revolution affect human population?
It caused it to grow rapidly
Where did Buddhism spread to and gain popularity?
China
Which civilization were Mohenjo Daro and Harappa part of?
The Indus Valley Civilization
A few rich and powerful people ruled over others.
What is a similarity between the social hierarchies of Hinduism and Confucianism?
They are both based on hierarchies in which women are lower than men.
Which of the following items would Paleolithic people have owned?
a) Metal sickles
b) Canoes
c) Spears
Canoes and spears
Which of the following was NOT a trade route during the classical period?
a) The Silk Road
b) North African trade routes
c) Africa to the Americas trade routes
c) Africa to the Americas trade routes
What do the sewage systems and grid-like street patterns of the Indus Valley towns suggest?
Organized governments
What was a common feature of the Roman, Han, and Greek Empires?
They all unified previously competing states.
What was Africa's role in trade during the Classical period?
It was often in contact with other civilizations and cultures.