Early Civilizations

A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Crescent includes –

• scholars serving as bureaucrats

• military leaders serving as tyrants

• a concern for providing the people a voice

• a blending of religious elements with leadership

Why do historians establish a chronology?

• to identify causes and effects among events.

• to make connections among events.

• to assess long-range changes and trends

• all of the above

The Code of Hammurabi –

• ended all physical punishment

• treated citizens and slaves equally

• promoted freedom of religion

• established written legal laws

During the Neolithic Revolution, humans –

• created paintings and art for the first time.

• developed irrigation systems for the first time.

• learned how to create and control fire for the first time.

• discovered how to use rough stone tools for the first time.

Which early development allowed people the ability to keep records and also express themselves creatively?

• a writing system

• a harvest calendar

• a library collection

• a government structure

Which of the following developments was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• The Atlantic slave trade rapidly grew in volume.

• New technologies allowed for the mass production of goods.

• Many cultures collapsed as people returned to a nomadic lifestyle.

• Surpluses of food led to the development of more complex societies.

What quality did the Tigris, Euphrates, Indus, and Nile Rivers have in common that allowed early civilizations to flourish along their banks?

• They deposited valuable metal ores in the riverbed.

• They allowed for irrigation of the surrounding lands.

• They provided the mechanical power for early machines.

• They provided access to the Mediterranean Sea trade routes.

What general effect did the Neolithic Revolution have on religion?

• Religion became less important.

• Religion became less structured.

• Religion became more important.

• Religion became more controversial.

In what way were the early civilizations of the Nile River Valley, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River Valley similar?

• The civilizations all died out quickly after the rivers dried up.

• The three civilizations were constantly at war with one another.

• The civilizations were all dependent on the fertile land surrounding rivers.

• The three civilizations each independently founded a monotheistic religion.

This timeline describes events during the peopling of the world. Based on the timeline and your knowledge of world history, which historical event occurred first?

• growth of villages

• hunting-gathering bands

• rise of cities

• record keeping