Chapter 2 test Flashcards
(19 cards)
Which geographic factor likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution
Climate changes produced longer growing seasons
The domestication of the plants and animals in areas near the Indus, Huang He, Nile, and Tigris-Euphrates river resulted in the development of villages and cities. The growth of early settled communities contributed to
The development of political and religious institution
Whihc of the following is one change that directly resulted from the development of farming approximately 10,000 years ago
It led to the creation of settled communites
The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations
Specialized workers
Using the diagram above, which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia
C
Which of the following conclusion about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia is supported by the information in the excerpt
The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop
Which of the following is one change to human societies as a result of the Neolithic Revolution
Development of specialization of labor
How did the transition to farming influence the development of government
Governments were needed to organize large community projects
The transformation to having surplus agriculture lead to the development of permanents settlements because it allowed for
Specialization of labor
The growth of trade and commerce within early settlements contributed to the emergence of
Government
A typical characteristic of theocratic governments in the Fertile Cresent includes
A blending of religious elements with leadership
Why is the governments of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy
The pharaoh is considered a god king
Which lasting impact did Hammurabi’s code have on law
Laws were made more consistent and predictable
Hammurabi code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of
Consistency and predictability in the law
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets
Sumerian
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems
Indus Valley
Which river valley civilization is considered to have been the first to use geometry and the first to create a solar calendar
Egypt
What is a hunter gatherer
Member of a nomadic group who’s food supplied depend on hunting animals and foraging plants
What is domestication
Taming of animals for human use
