Farming's Role in River Valley Civilizations

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What is the term used to describe the shift from hunting and gathering to agriculture and settlement?

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Neolithic Revolution

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Which of the following rivers was NOT associated with an early river valley civilization? Nile, Amazon, Tigris-Euphrates, Indus

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Amazon

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Which of the following was a direct result of the development of farming during the Neolithic Revolution? Options: Nomadic lifestyles increased, Permanent settlements were established, Decrease in food production, Decline in population

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Permanent settlements were established

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The Neolithic Revolution first began in which type of geographic area? Options: Mountainous regions, River valleys, Deserts, Coastal plains

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River valleys

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Which of the following best explains why river valleys were ideal locations for the development of early civilizations?
Options:
They provided natural barriers against invasion,
They offered fertile soil and water for agriculture,
They were far from other groups,
They had harsh climates

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They offered fertile soil and water for agriculture

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Explain how the development of farming led to the specialization of labor in river valley civilizations.

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Surplus food allowed some people to pursue other jobs.

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Which statement best describes the impact of the Neolithic Revolution on population growth in river valley civilizations?

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Populations increased due to stable food supplies

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How did the development of farming contribute to the rise of government in early river valley civilizations?

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Managing resources and people required organization.

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Which of the following is an example of a technological advancement that resulted from the Neolithic Revolution in river valley civilizations? The steam engine, The plow, The printing press, The compass

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The plow

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Why did the development of farming during the Neolithic Revolution lead to the growth of cities in river valley civilizations?

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Surplus food supported larger, settled populations