World/Geo Foundations Review 1

Which of the following best defines "social structure" in a civilization?

• The way people are organized into different classes or groups

• The tools and machines people use

• The buildings and monuments in a city

• The religious beliefs of a society

What is the primary purpose of political organization in a civilization?

• To create art and music

• To govern and make laws for the society

• To invent new technologies

• To build religious temples

Which of the following is an example of technology and innovation in ancient civilizations?

• The invention of the wheel

• The writing of religious texts

• The creation of social classes

• The election of leaders

Which term refers to the beliefs and practices related to the worship of gods or spiritual beings in a civilization?

• Social structure

• Religion

• Architecture

• Technology

Which of the following best describes the role of art and architecture in a civilization?

• They are used only for entertainment

• They reflect the values, beliefs, and achievements of a society

• They are only for religious leaders

• They are not important in civilizations

How might a civilization’s social structure affect its political organization?

• By determining who has power and who can participate in government

• By inventing new tools

• By building temples

• By creating new art styles

Explain how technological innovations can influence the development of art and architecture in a civilization.

• New technologies can provide materials and methods for building and creating art

• Technology only affects farming

• Art and architecture do not change with technology

• Technology is unrelated to art

Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the influence of religion on a civilization’s architecture?

• Building large temples or pyramids to honor gods

• Creating new farming tools

• Organizing people into social classes

• Developing a written language

A civilization is experiencing conflict between different social classes. Using your knowledge of social structure and political organization, propose a strategy that leaders could use to reduce tensions and promote stability.

• Establish laws that ensure equal rights and opportunities for all classes

• Ignore the conflict and hope it resolves itself

• Only allow the upper class to participate in government

• Focus solely on building new monuments

Analyze how the introduction of a new technology, such as irrigation systems, could impact both the social structure and religious beliefs of an ancient civilization.

• It could lead to surplus food, creating new social classes and possibly new religious rituals to thank the gods for abundance

• It would only affect the way people dress

• It would have no impact on society or religion

• It would only change the language people speak