What were the two eras of prehistory and what was the difference between them?
Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 2

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Lynette Colon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paleolithic: nomads, hunting
Neolithic: nomads, hunting
Neolithic: settled, farming
Mesolithic: fishing, gathering
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Primary: eyewitness (diary, photographs)
Secondary: eyewitness (diary, photographs)
Primary: culmination of primary sources
Secondary: culmination of primary sources
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the first civilizations develop in river valleys?
Annual flooding provided silt/nutrients
Abundance of natural resources
Strategic military advantage
Isolation from other civilizations
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the first ever complex civilization develop?
Egypt
China
Sumer
India
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key to the dynastic cycle in China?
Military conquest
Divine right of kings
Mandate of Heaven (right to rule China, blessing from the gods)
Democratic elections
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Confucianism impact Chinese culture in positive and negative ways?
Positive: promoted individualism and freedom of expression
Negative: brought chaos and disorder to China
Negative: promoted individualism and freedom of expression
Positive: brought order to China based on filial piety (respect for elders), education, civil service, 5 Relationships
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Feudalism is characterized by:
Religious tolerance, cultural diversity, artistic flourishing
Democratic elections, separation of powers, checks and balances
Centralized government, social equality, free trade
Farming, land = power, fighting, no social mobility
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