World History MOY Exam 24/25 Part 3

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What role did the Nile River play in the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

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The Nile's annual floods enriched the soil, allowing agriculture to flourish.

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What was a common feature of social structures in many early civilizations between 8000 B.C. and 500 B.C.?

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Social hierarchies with gender disparities

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The establishment of agriculture along the Indus, Huang He, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates rivers led to the formation of permanent settlements. This transition from nomadic to settled life primarily facilitated —

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the development of complex social structures

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What was a significant consequence of the advent of agriculture around 10,000 years ago?

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It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

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What aspect of civilization is highlighted in the passage above?

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Specialization of labor

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What aspect of the Indus Valley civilization is demonstrated by the layout shown in the diagram?

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Urban planning

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What common feature is shown in the locations of early civilizations on the map?

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Presence near fresh water bodies.

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How did the availability of surplus food contribute to the establishment of stable communities?

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division of labor

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In the Shang Dynasty, the king was supported by a group of officials who were part of a hereditary aristocracy. This suggests that the political structure of the Shang Dynasty was primarily a —

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monarchy

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Which of the following is a feature of theocratic rule in ancient Mesopotamia? Emphasis on democratic elections, Integration of religious authority with political power, Separation of church and state, Rule by a council of merchants

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Integration of religious authority with political power