Midterm Exam for SS

Which river valley was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Huang He River

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

What was a major advancement during the Neolithic Age?

• Cave paintings

• Stone tools

• Farming

• Nomadic lifestyle

Which philosopher is known for teaching Aristotle and founding the Academy in Athens?

• Euripides

• Homer

• Socrates

• Plato

What type of government was most common in ancient Mesopotamian city-states?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

Which civilization developed along the Huang He (Yellow) River?

• India

• Persia

• Egypt

• China

What was one of the first animals to be domesticated by humans?

• Dogs

• Horses

• Cats

• Cattle

Which development helped create a division of labor in early civilizations?

• Surplus food

• Writing systems

• Religious beliefs

• Military organization

What ancient Greek writer is famous for creating the Iliad and Odyssey?

• Sophocles

• Pericles

• Homer

• Euripides

Which geographic feature was most important for early civilization development?

• Mountains

• Access to water

• Deserts

• Forests

What role did religion play in ancient civilizations?

• Entertainment

• Military strategy

• Social control

• Transportation