World History: Early Civilizations Multiple Choice Questions

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Which of the following is a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution? Options: Nomadic migrations, Food surpluses and permanent villages, Decline of farming technology, Decrease in population

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Food surpluses and permanent villages

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Which river valley civilization is known for early urban planning and plumbing systems?

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Indus Valley

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A government in which rulers claim divine authority is known as:

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Theocracy

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Hammurabi’s Code is significant because it:

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Was the first written set of laws

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The belief in one God is called:

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Monotheism

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization? Writing systems, Organized governments, Nomadic lifestyles, Social classes

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Nomadic lifestyles

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The Ten Commandments primarily influenced later civilizations by:

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Establishing a moral and ethical code of conduct

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Which development allowed humans to produce a food surplus during the Neolithic Era? Options: Metalworking, Irrigation and farming techniques, Domestication of horses for travel, Use of writing systems

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Irrigation and farming techniques

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In early civilizations, why were laws such as Hammurabi’s Code important?

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They created predictable and consistent rules.

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The Epic of Gilgamesh is an example of how:

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Literature can reflect cultural values and beliefs