Unit 1 Quizzizz

Most historians believe human beings originated on which continent?

• North America

• Asia

• Australia

• Africa

Which was the most important factor in the development of agriculture by Neolithic people? (hint: LIQUID)

• domestication of animals

• access to water

• bronze tools

• long - distance trade

Why were the people in early farming communities able to do various kinds of work and had more time?

• changing climate caused people to adapt

• improved farming techniques resulted in surpluses

• trading with other communities

• domestication of animals

Which are characteristics of civilization, as described in your River Valley Civilizations chart?

• weapons of mass destruction

• an army

• art and literature

• government, social organization, trade and technology

Which early civilization built towering ziggurats and kept records in cuneiform?

• Egypt

• Sumer, in Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• China

Which civilization built pyramids and mummified their rulers?

• Egypt

• Sumer, in Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• China

Which was unique to the ancient civilization that developed in China?

• use of bones in record-keeping

• development of agriculture

• polytheism

• a social order with kings at the top and laborers/slaves at the bottom

Which best explains the importance of the Code of Hammurabi?

• the laws made all people equal

• all people could see the laws, no matter who they were

• the laws let people choose their ruler through elections

• laws provided a fair, unbiased trial

Which was not a method used by early empire builders to gain and maintain power?

• armies for conquest

• building new temples and hosting elections

• taxing merchants and subjects

• appointing governors or officials

Which is the New Kingdom pharaoh Amenhotep IV (Akhenaten) known for?

• building the Great Pyramid of Giza

• establishing a new, monotheistic religion worshiping the sun god

• establishing the New Kingdom

• disguising herself as a man