Early Societies

Early settlements were usually located near _______________.

• Oil

• Water

• Gold

• Lumber

• Mountains

The development of farming led to _______________________.

• The building of permanent settlements

• A return to a nomadic lifestyle

• The rise of hunting as an important job

• A greater need for oil

The development of early civilizations usually depended on ___________________.

• A location by large supplies of gold

• The creation of large armies

• The formation of governments

• A good water supply and fertile land

What was an important result of the Agricultural (Neolithic) Revolution?

• New sources of energy became available

• People became more nomadic

• Food supplies become more reliable

• Populations decreased

Why was the domestication of animals important to the development of civilization?

• Domesticated animals provided reliable sources of food and clothing

• Domesticated animals could be used to help with agricultural work

• Domesticated animals could be used to make transportation and travel easier

• All answer choices are correct

What innovation allowed the farmers of Mesopotamia to get enough water to their crops?

• Irrigation (canals/levees)

• Wheels

• Plows

• Aqueducts

Why did early trade centers develop along the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Because the kings of Mesopotamia demanded that markets be built next to the rivers

• Because the priests of Mesopotamia said the gods demanded traders to work by the river

• Because rivers were a good source of drinking water

• Because it made it easier for traders to travel and transport their goods

What is the best title for this diagram?

• Changes during Agricultural Revolution

• Characteristics of Civilizations

• Benefits of the Migration

• Religious Belief Systems

Hunter Gatherers most likely

• Settled in permanent villages for common defense

• Lived in small groups and moved to new areas as food became scarce

• Were uninterested in art or music

• Worshipped one common god

Prehistoric people migrated from one place to another. Some settled in different places across the globe. Which of the following reasons was the most important factor in considering where these people migrated or settled?

• The location of government buildings

• The size of the group of people

• The availability of resources

• The number of weapons they owned