Early Humans- Classical East Review

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Early prehistoric humans obtained food by which method, and what is the definition of the Paleolithic Era?

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They hunted and gathered food; the Paleolithic Era is the Old Stone Age.

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The Neolithic Revolution is best defined as:

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the transition from hunting and gathering to agriculture and permanent settlements

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Select the five characteristics of a civilization from the options below: Advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, advanced technology; Nomadic lifestyle, hunting and gathering, simple tools, oral traditions, small villages; Isolated communities, lack of government, no written language, subsistence farming, temporary shelters; Hunter-gatherer societies, no permanent settlements, no social structure, no technology, no trade.

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Advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, advanced technology

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Ancient civilizations were located in river valleys because:

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river valleys provided fertile land and water for agriculture

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Ancient Mesopotamia is defined by which of the following characteristics? Development of the first cities and writing systems, Discovery of electricity and modern technology, Establishment of democracy and universal suffrage, Invention of the printing press and steam engine

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Development of the first cities and writing systems

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Hammurabi's Code is:

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an ancient set of laws from Babylon

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“An eye for an eye” is a reference to:

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The principle of equal retaliation

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The Phoenicians were known for which activity, and what was the result?

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They were skilled sailors and traders, resulting in the spread of their culture and the alphabet.

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Ancient Egypt recorded history using which method? Options: Hieroglyphics, Cuneiform, Papyrus scrolls only, Stone tablets only

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Hieroglyphics

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Which of the following best defines the characteristics of ancient India? Development of urban centers, use of Sanskrit, caste system, and religious diversity, Industrial revolution and modern democracy, Colonial rule and widespread use of English, Discovery of electricity and space travel

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Development of urban centers, use of Sanskrit, caste system, and religious diversity