1st Nine Weeks Assessment Review

Which of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago?

• It led to the production of stone tools.

• It led to the creation of settled communities.

• It led to the expansion of political rights for women.

• It led to the growth in the number of nomadic groups.

Which characteristic of civilization is described above?

• Record keeping

• Social stratification

• Specialization of labor

• Government organization

Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram?

• Economic systems

• Religious institutions

• Advanced urban areas

• Systems for recordkeeping

Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because —

• waterfalls on the river made it difficult to navigate affecting trade in the area

• earthquakes in the region caused destruction creating a need for stable government

• large deposits of iron ore attracted invaders to the region resulting in constant warfare

• mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation

Based on information from the illustration, how did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settled civilization in the region?

• Palm trees only grew near the river.

• The narrow river restricted travel to small boats.

• Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops.

• Merchants needed walled cities to protect from invaders.

Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?

• Early civilizations settled close to the equator.

• Early civilizations were vulnerable to invasions.

• Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources.

• Early civilizations depended on trade with one another.

How did the transition to farming influence the development of government?

• Governments were needed to protect local religions from outside influences.

• Governments were needed to conquer better farmlands.

• Governments were needed to establish distinct social classes.

• Governments were needed to organize large community projects.

The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of –

• government

• herding

• poetry

• temples

Based on information in the excerpt, the political system of early China is best described as a —

• city-state

• empire

• monarchy

• theocracy