WHI. RVC Intro Review

What did humans start doing in the Neolithic era that led to settled communities?

• Hunting and gathering

• Building pyramids

• Practicing agriculture

• Inventing writing

Which civilization developed along the Indus River Valley in South Asia?

• Mesopotamian civilization

• Egyptian civilization

• Indian civilization

• Chinese civilization

Which river is most closely associated with the early civilization of Egypt?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Ganges River

• Tigris River

Based on the map, which early civilization was located near the Huang He (Yellow River)?

• Egypt

• Indus Valley

• Mesopotamia

• China

Which early civilization settled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River Valley?

• Phoenicians

• Nubians

• Hebrews

• Egyptians

Where did the Phoenicians establish their settlements?

• Along the upper Nile River

• Along the Mediterranean coast

• Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• In the Indus Valley

Nubia was located on which part of the Nile River?

• Lower (northern) Nile River

• Upper (southern) Nile River

• Middle Nile River

• Western Nile River

What were river valleys often referred to as in early history?

• The "Cradles of Civilization."

• The "Birthplaces of Democracy."

• The "Centers of Trade."

• The "Origins of War."

What type of class system was present in early river valley civilizations?

• Rigid class system where slavery was accepted

• Flexible class system with no slavery

• Classless society

• Rotating class system

What was a common feature of centralized governments in early political patterns?

• Leaders were often connected to religious authority

• Leaders were elected by popular vote

• Governments were based on trade alliances

• Authority was shared equally among all citizens