Neolithic Revolution

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1.

Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. _________________________________ A. Cities B. Complex government C. Job specialization D. Writing system
- A.
  
  Examples of Early Technology
- B.
  
  Results of Cultural Diversity
- C.
  
  Characteristics of Civilizations
- D.
  
  Causes for the Neolithic Revolution
Correct Answer
C. Characteristics of Civilizations
2.

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because
- A.
  
  City dwellers learned to control fire
- B.
  
  Societies became more nomadic
- C.
  
  Nuclear families evolved into extended families
- D.
  
  Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
Correct Answer
D. Permanent settlements developed in river valleys
3.

Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?
- A.
  
  Asia
- B.
  
  Europe
- C.
  
  North America
- D.
  
  Africa
Correct Answer
D. Africa
4.

Geneticists are tracing the movements of people in prehistoric Europe using our DNA as a time machine. . . . — Joe Palca, “Tracing Human Migration Through DNA,” NPR Weekend Edition Saturday, August 11, 2007 This passage suggests that modern science can be used to
- A.
  
  Aid historical analysis
- B.
  
  Show the development of a point of view
- C.
  
  Explain ancient medical practices
- D.
  
  Predict future events
Correct Answer
A. Aid historical analysis
5.

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
- A.
  
  Cape of Good Hope
- B.
  
  Sinai Peninsula
- C.
  
  Mesopotamia
- D.
  
  Horn of Africa
Correct Answer
C. Mesopotamia
6.

The best definition of subsistence agriculture is
- A.
  
  Supplying crops for overseas exports
- B.
  
  Bartering crops for manufactured goods
- C.
  
  Storing surplus food in case of famine
- D.
  
  Producing just enough food for a family’s use
Correct Answer
D. Producing just enough food for a family’s use
7.

Where does the archaeological evidence gathered by Louis and Mary Leakey suggest the earliest humans developed?
- A.
  
  Great Rift Valley
- B.
  
  Amazon rain forest
- C.
  
  Himalaya Mountains
- D.
  
  Philippine archipelago
Correct Answer
A. Great Rift Valley
8.

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it
- A.
  
  Influenced climatic changes
- B.
  
  Included the domestication of plants and animals
- C.
  
  Encouraged a nomadic lifestyle
- D.
  
  Caused a decline in population
Correct Answer
B. Included the domestication of plants and animals
9.

Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?
- A.
  
  River valleys
- B.
  
  Cool temperatures
- C.
  
  Locations near a strait
- D.
  
  Mountains
Correct Answer
A. River valleys
10.

• Planting wheat and barley • Domesticating animals • Establishing permanent homes and villages At the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, the most direct impact of these developments was on
- A.
  
  Religion and government
- B.
  
  Transportation and trade
- C.
  
  Diet and shelter
- D.
  
  Climate and topography
Correct Answer
C. Diet and shelter
11.

. . .“If a man has knocked out the teeth of a man of the same rank, his own teeth shall be knocked out. If he has knocked out the teeth of a plebeian (commoner), he shall pay one-third of a mina of silver.”. . . — Code of Hammurabi Which statement is supported by this excerpt from Hammurabi’s code of laws?
- A.
  
  All men are equal under the law.
- B.
  
  Fines are preferable to physical punishment.
- C.
  
  Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
- D.
  
  Violence must always be punished with violence.
Correct Answer
C. Law sometimes distinguishes between social classes.
12.

The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
- A.
  
  Overseas trade routes
- B.
  
  Early belief systems
- C.
  
  River valley civilizations
- D.
  
  Burial sites of ancient rulers
Correct Answer
C. River valley civilizations
13.

One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed
- A.
  
  Nomadic lifestyles
- B.
  
  Monotheistic belief systems
- C.
  
  Democratic governments
- D.
  
  Written forms of communication
Correct Answer
D. Written forms of communication

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Neolithic Revolution

Which heading best completes the partial outline below? I. _________________________________ A. Cities B. Complex government C. Job specialization D. Writing system

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

Based on this map, on which continent did humans first appear?

Geneticists are tracing the movements of people in prehistoric Europe using our DNA as a time machine. . . . — Joe Palca, “Tracing Human Migration Through DNA,” NPR Weekend Edition Saturday, August 11, 2007 This passage suggests that modern science can be used to

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

The best definition of subsistence agriculture is

Where does the archaeological evidence gathered by Louis and Mary Leakey suggest the earliest humans developed?

The Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in history because it

Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

• Planting wheat and barley • Domesticating animals • Establishing permanent homes and villages At the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution, the most direct impact of these developments was on

The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of

One similarity between the ancient civilizations in Egypt and in China is that they developed