World History Quiz: Ancient Societies And Cultures
- 1.Why were the populations of early villages able to grow?
- A.
Large amounts of available land
- B.
Availability of jobs other than farming
- C.
Rise of civilizations
- D.
Food surpluses
- 2.How were the first civilizations in the Americas different from those of Asia and Africa?
- A.
They were nomadic
- B.
They developed away from river valleys
- C.
They worshipped a single god
- D.
They built temples
- 3.What is the main feature that defines civilization?
- A.
Governments
- B.
Cities
- C.
Religions
- D.
Farming
- 4.A ruler who conquers many cities and villages creates:
- A.
An empire
- B.
A civilization
- C.
A city-state
- D.
A culture
- 5.The New Stone Age began when people learned to:
- A.
Use tools
- B.
Use fire
- C.
Make weapons
- D.
Farm
- 6.How did nomadic cultures differ from civilizations?
- A.
Nomads did not build cities
- B.
Nomads did not make jewelry
- C.
Nomads did not raise animals
- D.
Nomads did not have government
- 7.Some scholars believe prehistoric people created cave paintings:
- A.
To communicate with each other
- B.
As a part of religious rituals
- C.
To decorate the cave where they lived
- D.
As a symbol of wealth and power
- 8.The result of migration, warfare and trade:
- A.
Cultural diffusion
- B.
Destruction of civilization
- C.
The rise of cities
- D.
Turning from nomadic to settled life
- 9.Iron was important in the ancient world primarily because:
- A.
It was a very scarce metal, so it was treasured
- B.
It could be used to make coins and jewelry
- C.
It could make sharper, stronger weapons and tools
- D.
It was much cheaper than bronze or copper
- 10.Which of the following is an example of an artifact?
- A.
A shard of pottery
- B.
A partial skeleton
- C.
An ancient rock layer
- D.
Fossilized remains
- 11.What are archaeologists' primary resources in learning about early civilizations?
- A.
Material remains
- B.
Written records
- C.
Fossilized remains
- D.
Beliefs and values
- 12.The top social class of ancient societies was generally made up of:
- A.
Wealthy merchants
- B.
Farmers and artisans
- C.
Priests and nobles
- D.
All people were equal
- 13.Scribes were valuable to ancient societies because of their skills in:
- A.
Public works
- B.
Metalworking
- C.
Art and architecture
- D.
Reading and writing
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