Unit 1: Early River Valley Civilization

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The tools and weapons used during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras were made of…?

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Stone, bone, and wood

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One of the cultural needs during the Paleolithic and Neolithic eras was…? Music, Weekly holidays, Cooperation and collaboration among nomadic bands, Sculptures

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Cooperation and collaboration among nomadic bands

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How did early human societies view pregnant women?

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Protected them as vital for ensuring survival.

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What trait signaled the transition into the Neolithic era? A. A warmer plant climate, B. More clothing, C. The creation of music, D. The use of machetes

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A warmer plant climate

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Advanced cities and complex institutions are two characteristics of…?

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Civilizations

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Cities in ancient civilizations were more than just collections of people. They were also…?

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Centers of political, economic, and religious life.

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Individuals could specialize in other jobs besides agriculture thanks to…?

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Food surplus

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Which of the following were part of complex institutions? Law codes, religion, and economy, Marketplaces, Public housing, Public entertainment

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Law codes, religion, and economy

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The word “Mesopotamia” means…?

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Between the rivers

Front

Which two rivers surround the fertile crescent?

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Tigris and Euphrates