World History Unit 1 Assessment Review

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How did the development of agriculture during neolithic times impact every day life?

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It led to the establishment of permanent settlements.

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Why were the river valleys of the Yellow River, the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, and the Indus River centers of early civilization?

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The rivers provided rich soil and nutrients to the lands surrounding them.

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What do the shaded portions of the map represent?

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The locations of river valleys that supported ancient civilizations

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The people of ancient Mesopotamia impacted future civilizations by using writing primarily to-

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record business transactions of daily life.

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Which of the following statements about the invention of writing systems and the growth of cities is correct?
These developments only occurred in matrilineal civilizations.
These developments only occurred in Southeast Asian civilizations.
These developments only occurred in civilizations with complex institutions.
These developments only occurred in civilizations with monotheistic religions.

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These developments only occurred in civilizations with complex institutions.

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In what way were the ancient civilizations in Egypt and China similar?

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Each developed written forms of communication.

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What conclusion can be drawn about ancient Egyptian society based on the information in this illustration?

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The social structure of ancient Egypt was hierarchical.

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Which of the following developments was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution? The Atlantic slave trade rapidly grew in volume., New technologies allowed for the mass production of goods., Many cultures collapsed as people returned to a nomadic lifestyle., Surpluses of food led to the development of more complex societies.

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Surpluses of food led to the development of more complex societies.

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The outline above lists details relating to a historical event. Which of the following would be the best heading for this outline? Effects of the Spring of Nations, An emphasis on job specialization, The development of new technology, The rise of cities, Surpluses of food

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Surpluses of food

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What did the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley have to gain by locating their settlements on river banks?

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The ability to maintain agricultural settlements in areas of fertile land.