RC 1: Human Origins and Early Civilizations

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During the Neolithic Era, which change first resulted in the creation of settled communities? Options: Invention of Written language, Development of Agriculture, Specialization of Labor, Use of Pottery

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Development of Agriculture

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Which factor had the greatest effect on the movements of early nomadic societies? Options: Mineral deposits, Religious beliefs, Survival Needs, Tribal Treaties

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Survival Needs

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The defining characteristic of polytheistic religions is the idea that -

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There are many gods and goddesses in existence

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The Vedas and the Upanishads are sacred writings of

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Hinduism

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According to the Mandate of Heaven, a Chinese emperor could remain in power as long as he -

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Governed as a just ruler

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This quotation best represents the religious views of---
"You only lose what you cling to" --Siddhartha Gautama

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Buddhists

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Living in harmony with nature is an important part of Chinese culture primarily because of

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Taoism

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When studying prehistoric people, cave drawings allow archaeologists to: Speculate about daily lives, Understand spoken language, Interpret written languages, Study farming techniques

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Speculate about daily lives

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Which empire is associated with this river system?

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Gupta Empire

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Ancient Hebrews were among the first to develop a religious tradition that included: Sacrifices, Ancestor Worship, Holy Pilgrimages, Monotheism

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Monotheism