Strayer Ch. 2

Which of the following is usually considered a feature of“civilization”?

• Absence of class and gender hierarchies

• States that use force to compel obedience from subjects

• The use of deliberately set fires for human purposes

• The domestication of plants and animals

Which of the following 1st Civilizations is sometimes referred to as the “mother civilization” of Mesoamerica?

• Mesopotamia

• Olmec

• Norte Chico

• Aztec

Which of the following First Civilizations did not rely on grain-based agriculture?

• Norte Chico

• China

• Indus Valley

• Egypt

Which of the following provided the primary economic foundation for civilization?

• Slavery

• Warfare

• Agriculture

• Writing

Which of the following human accomplishments emerged with the First Civilizations?

• Agriculture

• Writing

• Village life

• Art

The territory of ancient Mesopotamia is presently occupied by which country?

• Iran

• Iraq

• Afghanistan

• India

The rulers of which First Civilization based their authority on the Mandate of Heaven?

• Egypt

• China

• Olmec

• Norte Chico

The rulers of the First Civilizations also drew their power from their roles as

• high priests.

• traders.

• clan elders.

• scribes.

Which of the following is a feature found in some cities in the First Civilizations?

• Libraries

• Sewage systems

• Large farms

• Theaters

in the First Civilizations, slaves were drawn from which pool of people?

• Africa

• peasants

• Prisoners of war

• Eastern Europe