Draft - 2024-2025 WH Unit 1: Early Civilizations

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Because Egyptians considered their pharaoh to be a god-king, they believed that—

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he was responsible for their well-being.

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Which geographic characteristic most influenced where the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt developed?

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They arose in river valleys, which offered mild climates and fertile soil.

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How did the Neolithic Revolution lead to later urban growth?

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People grew enough food to support urban populations.

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Which phrase best completes the Venn diagram? Options: Relied mostly on steam power, Took place between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, Major revolutions that affected the quality of life, Events tracing their roots back to Western Europe

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Major revolutions that affected the quality of life

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What is a major characteristic of a theocratic government?

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a government under control of religious leaders

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Which was an important effect of the Neolithic Revolution?

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Humans were able to build permanent settlements.

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Why is the Neolithic Revolution often considered a turning point in history? Options: Hunter-gatherers learned to control fire. Ancient people learned how to hunt and gather food. Permanent settlements developed in river valleys. A single culture came to dominate ancient society.

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Permanent settlements developed in river valleys.

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Which statement best describes the impact of farming on the rise of the first river valley civilizations? A. People stopped conducting warfare on neighboring groups. B. Powerful rulers enslaved their own subjects. C. People learned how to make fires, use animal hides, and make tools of stone, bone, and wood. D. High crop yields on fertile flood plans permitted more people to pursue non-farming activities.

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High crop yields on fertile flood plans permitted more people to pursue non-farming activities.

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How were the areas shown on the map affected by the development of agriculture?

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Food surpluses encouraged the rise of the first cities.

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Early civilizations emerged as early as 7,000 years ago. What was one characteristic of these early civilizations?

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an ability to produce a surplus of food through agriculture