Unit 2 - Review for Quiz - Global -Lewis

What are some of the elements of a "civilization"?

• social classes, cities, government, religion, job specialization, writing, roads, art
• music, houses, entertainment, jobs, people, farming

The earliest civilizations developed near which geographic feature:

• mountains
• oceans
• rivers
• deserts

During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food surplus led directly to which of the following?

• an increase in population
• nomadic lifestyle
• a dependence on hunting and gathering

Which statement about the early Indus River valley civilization is an opinion rather than a fact?

• The Indus city-states were the most developed of the time period
• Farmers grew a surplus of barley, wheat, and dates
• The Indus people developed a system of writing
• Planned cities indicated a use of technology

Historians need to determine the authenticity of a source in order to

• reinforce popular opinion
• demonstrate the significance of religious beliefs
• establish its usefulness
• determine the characteristics of propaganda

Which is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

• developing a writing system using cuneiform
• building floating gardens to grow corn
• constructing Hindu temples
• establishing representative democracies

The skills of a geographer would best be suited for:

• generating environmental impact reports for an energy company
• providing a cost analysis for production data received by a manufacturer
• identifying a set of bones discovered at an archaeological site
• developing a national party platform for an independent party

Which statement best describes the benefit of studying past events from multiple points of view?

• Examining different perspectives gives a more complete picture of historical circumstances.
• Evaluating the roles of specific individuals in history helps determine personal contributions.
• Using primary sources allows historians access to official records.
• Viewing history chronologically shows how eras overlap from one time period to the next.

Which of the following seasonal climate factors has dramatically influenced the lives of people in the Indus River Valley (India)

• monsoon season
• winter
• dust storms

How would you explain Hammurabi's Code?

• legal codes
• economic codes
• journal