2.9 RECOGNIZE: Ancient Times Quiz

The word 'civilization' comes from the Latin word 'civis', meaning 'city'. This highlights the importance of cities in major civilizations. What does this indicate about the role of cities in civilizations?

• Cities were primarily centers of religious practice.

• Cities were established to facilitate trade and economic growth.

• Cities were centers of political power and control.

• Cities were built to preserve cultural heritage.

Which factor contributed to the development of cities?

• Nomadic lifestyle of the early humans.

• Scarcity of resources in river valleys.

• Surplus food produced by settled farmers in fertile river valleys.

• Lack of communication and trade between different tribes.

How did job specialization contribute to the development of culture in ancient cities?

• It led to the establishment of a powerful military force.

• It facilitated the growth of distinct cultures and the development of unique goods and services.

• It resulted in the creation of a centralized government.

• It allowed for the spread of cultural diffusion between cities.

Increased trade between cities led to the spread of culture and the development of a common culture and language. What term best describes this phenomenon?

• Cultural diffusion

• Economic surplus

• Linguistic diversification

• Technological innovation

How did the growing and diversified economy of civilizations influence social classes?

• It eliminated social hierarchies and promoted equality.

• It resulted in the formation of a merchant class with significant influence.

• It led to the decline of religious institutions and the rise of secular power.

• It created social distinctions based on wealth and occupation.

What significant development occurred in ancient civilizations as a direct result of increased wealth brought by trade and job specialization?

• Formation of advanced military strategies

• Creation of standardized systems of measurement

• Development of systematized and sophisticated religious beliefs

• Introduction of democratic governance models

Writing emerged as a necessary tool in ancient civilizations. What was one of the main reasons for the development of writing?

• To record the complex beliefs and myths of developing religions.

• To facilitate better communication between cities.

• To keep account of trade goods and food storage.

• To preserve the historical narratives of rulers.

How did the establishment of central governments become possible & necessary in ancient civilizations?

• The availability of advanced technology for communication.

• The unification of cities under a single ruler.

• The diffusion of democratic ideals from neighboring civilizations.

• The growth of urban population and the spread of common culture and language.

Public works and engineering projects were undertaken to support various aspects of ancient civilizations. What was one of the main purposes of these projects?

• To glorify religious institutions.

• To promote artistic expression and creativity.

• To create social equality and justice.

• To facilitate trade and communication.

Why did art and architecture become important in ancient civilizations?

• To showcase the power and wealth of the ruling classes.

• To provide entertainment for the common people.

• To fulfill religious obligations and rituals.

• To express individual creativity and freedom.