Mesopotamia 5 Traits Of Civilization
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- 1.Which one of the 5 traits of civilization can a culture skip and still be considered a civilization?
- A.
Surpluses.
- B.
Record keeping.
- C.
You must have all 5 traits to be considered a civilization.
- D.
Complex institutions.
- 2.What did food surpluses lead to in ancient Mesopotamia?
- A.
Food surpluses led to some people taking on other specialized jobs.
- B.
Food surpluses led to the first fast-food restaurants in history.
- C.
Food surpluses led to widespread obesity in ancient Mesopotamia.
- D.
Food surpluses led to more free time for most ancient Mesopotamians.
- 3.Which statement best describes a nomadic hunter-gatherer?
- A.
One who moves to find a better job.
- B.
One who moves each season in search of food.
- C.
One who moves to find a mate.
- D.
One who settles down to farm.
- 4.Which of the following were specialized jobs in ancient Mesopotamia?
- A.
Potter
- B.
Farmer.
- C.
Weaver.
- D.
Builder.
- 5.Surplus is...
- A.
An amount more than what is needed.
- B.
Needed to create a community based on agriculture.
- C.
The stage name of Seattle-born hip hop artist XS.
- D.
Needed to increase populations and trade.
- 6.What is the first step on the way to civilization?
- A.
Surpluses are the first step on the way to civilization.
- B.
Cities are the first step on the way to civilization
- C.
Specialized workers are the first step on the way to civilization.
- D.
Complex institutions are the first step on the way to civilization.
- 7.Which of the following are examples of complex institutions?
- A.
Government.
- B.
The military.
- C.
Religion.
- D.
Seattle Symphony.
- 8.Which of the following best describes why cities are important to civilization?
- A.
Cities are where all of the other traits of civilization can be found.
- B.
Cities are where the jobs are.
- C.
Cities are where records are kept.
- D.
Cities are the source of surpluses.
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