Early Civilization

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The Sumerian writing system was called

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cuneiform

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Grand temple with a shrine at the top

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ziggurat

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Building dams, channels, canals, and ditches to bring water to crops

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irrigation

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Civilization in Mesopotamia developed between which two rivers?

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the Euphrates and the Tigris

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Which of these are Sumerian inventions? Plow, Wheel, Sailboat

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All of them

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What modern day country is Mesopotamia mostly in? Options: India, Egypt, China, Iraq

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Iraq

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What was the major change caused by the agricultural revolution?

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Development of permanent settlements

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During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities?

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Development of agriculture

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According to the timeline, when did the Neolithic era begin?

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10,000 B.C.

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What answer choice best replaces the question mark in the chart? Options: Surplus of food leads to specialization of labor, Advanced weapons and armor are created, New territories are conquered, Trade increases along major trade routes

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Surplus of food leads to specialization of labor