WH Unit 2 Test Review

Front

Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?

Back

Climate changes produced longer growing seasons.

Front

Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?
Options:
Democratic political values,
Monotheistic belief systems,
Ethnic & cultural diversity,
Inequality between men & women

Back

Inequality between men & women

Front

Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile"?

Back

Irrigation from the Nile provided for farming in a desert region.

Front

The growth of early settled communities contributed to —

Back

the development of political and religious institutions

Front

Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?
Options:
It led to the production of stone tools.
It led to the expansion of political rights for women.
It led to the growth in the number of nomadic groups.
It led to the creation of settled communities.

Back

It led to the creation of settled communities.

Front

The use of pottery and textiles is related to which characteristic of early civilizations?

Back

Specialized workers

Front

Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram? Options: Economic systems, Religious institutions, Advanced urban areas, Systems for record keeping

Back

Advanced urban areas

Front

Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?

Back

C

Front

Which letter indicates the area of Ancient Egypt?

Back

A

Front

The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because —

Back

mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation