AP World History Unit 1

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All of the following commonly characterize the development of civilization EXCEPT: A Public building projects, A written language, Long distance trade, Equality among all citizens

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Equality among all citizens

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Women were important contributors to the agricultural revolution because they were more likely the gender that: Gathered Edible Plants and knew where grains grew.

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Gathered Edible Plants and knew where grains grew.

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All of the Following were changes to human societies brought about by the Neolithic revolution EXCEPT:
Women and Men Grew to be more equal, Reliable Food sources

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Women and Men Grew to be more equal

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What were one of the things needed to survive in period one?

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Hunting and gathering

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What is Paleolithic?

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The Old Stone Age ending in 12,000 B.C.E.; typified by use of evolving stone tools and hunting and gathering for subsistence.

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What is mesopotamia?

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Literally "between the rivers"; the civilization that arose in the alluvial plain of the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys

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Who is hammurabi?

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An important Babylonian ruler; responsible for codification of the law

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what is cuneiform ?

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A form of writing developed by the Sumerians using a wedge-shaped stylus and clay tablets

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What is a city- state?

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A form of political organization typical of Mesopotamian civilization; consisted of agricultural hinterlands ruled by an urban-based king

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what are pyramids ?

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Monumental architecture typical of Old Kingdom Egypt; used as burial sites for pharaohs