World History Quiz: Ancient Societies And Cultures

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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