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Civilization first developed in places like the Fertile Crescent because they were _________________________________, meaning they had the right ingredients for large-scale farming.
a) Geographically Lucky
b) Specialization
c) Domesticated
d) Polytheistic
Priests, potters, artists and builders are evidence of increased _______________________________ during this era. Not everyone had to farm.
a) Geographically Lucky
b) Specialization
c) Domesticated
d) Polytheistic
The ancient Egyptians were _________________________________, meaning they worshiped multiple gods. This was also true for Mesopotamians.
a) Geographically Lucky
b) Specialization
c) Domesticated
d) Polytheistic
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics are examples of which characteristic of civilization from ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt?
a) Religion
b) Writing
c) The State
d) Specialization
Pharaohs in Egypt and Kings in Ancient Mesopotamia are an example of which characteristic of civilization ? (Clue: Choose the BEST answer)
a) The State
b) Writing
c) Monumental Buildings
d) Specialization
The sewer system in Mohenjo Daro, the ziggurats (temples) in Sumer, and the pyramids of Giza are all examples of which characteristic of civilization?
a) Monumental Buildings
b) Writing
c) The State
d) Trade Networks
Which of the following is NOT a factor of Geographic Luck?
a) Fertile Soil
b) Domesticated Animals
c) Large Seeded Grasses
d) Temperate Climate
Why did people settle on rivers?
a) Rivers were ideal locations for mining precious metals.
b) Rivers provided a natural barrier against invasions.
c) Rivers offered a source of salt for preserving food.
d) Rivers are good for travel and farming through flooding
When society categorizes people, they are usually categorized by ______________________________
a) wealth and jobs
b) power and clothes
c) money and house type
d) number of pets and money
Who is at the top of social hierarchy pyramid in Ancient Egypt?
a) priests
b) Artisans
c) Pharaoh
d) Government Officials
True or False: Social Hierarchy was important in Ancient River Valley Civilizations.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
True or False: Women had the same rights as men in Ancient China.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
True or False: Jared Diamond says in order to be Geographically Lucky civilizations should be in a temperate climate.
a) True
b) False
c)
d)
In what way did ancient civilizations differ from societies that came before them?
a) Older societies were based on hunting and gathering; the civilizations were based on agriculture.
b) Older societies grew corn; the civilizations grew wheat.
c) Older societies warred with one another; the civilizations were always at peace.
d) Older societies were led by one single ruler ; the civilizations were all equal and worked together..
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