SOCSCI G8Q1L2 Civilization and Early Societies Quiz

What does civilization mean according to the text?

• A loosely organized group of people

• A highly developed and organized human society

• A small community with no specialized jobs

• A group of nomadic tribes

Which river supported early urban development and agriculture in the Indus Valley?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

Which civilization is known as the "Cradle of Civilization"?

• Egyptian Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Chinese Civilization

• Greek Civilization

Which river valley civilization is associated with the birth of Chinese civilization and culture?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Huang He River

• Amazon River

What did the fertile land along the great rivers allow for?

• The growth of deserts

• The development of nomadic tribes

• The growth of early civilizations

• The spread of diseases

What is the significance of the Neolithic Revolution in Mesopotamia?

• It marked the beginning of the Bronze Age

• It marked the beginning of urban civilization

• It marked the end of the Stone Age

• It marked the start of the Iron Age

Which civilization emerged alongside Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt?

• Greek Civilization

• Roman Civilization

• Harappan Civilization

• Mayan Civilization

What was the population size of urban centers like Ur, Eridu, and Uruk around 5,000 years ago?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

What was a key development in the Early Harappan Phase?

• The invention of the wheel

• The development of small towns and urban planning

• The creation of the first writing scripts

• The development of the first calendar

What was a major innovation by the Sumerians in agriculture?

• The invention of the plow

• The development of irrigation systems

• The creation of the first calendar

• The development of the first writing scripts