What were the two eras of prehistory and what was the difference between them?

Social Studies Midterm Quiz Practice 10

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Lynette Colon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Paleolithic and Neolithic; nomads vs settled farming
Neolithic and Iron Age; stone tools vs metal tools
Mesolithic and Neolithic; hunting vs fishing
Paleolithic and Mesolithic; cave dwelling vs nomadic lifestyle
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the difference between a primary and secondary source?
Primary: original documents, Secondary: interpretations of primary sources
Primary: written records, Secondary: oral traditions
Primary: ancient artifacts, Secondary: modern technology
Primary: eyewitness, Secondary: culmination of primary sources
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the first civilizations develop in river valleys?
Access to advanced technology
Strategic military advantage
Annual flooding provided silt/nutrients
Abundance of precious metals
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Where did the first ever complex civilization develop?
India
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the key to the dynastic cycle in China?
Mandate of Heaven (right to rule China, blessing from the gods)
Democratic elections
Military conquest
Divine right of kings
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Confucianism impact Chinese culture in positive and negative ways?
Positive: emphasized individualism, Negative: discouraged education
Positive: brought order to China based on filial piety, Negative: women did not have rights
Positive: promoted equality, Negative: led to social unrest
Positive: encouraged artistic expression, Negative: limited economic growth
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Feudalism is characterized by:
Democratic elections, separation of powers, checks and balances
Farming, land = power, fighting, no social mobility
Religious tolerance, cultural diversity, strong military
Centralized government, free trade, social equality
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