The Neolithic Revolution refers to the time when early humans

• mastered fire.

• migrated from Africa.

• developed agriculture.

• began to organize governments.

Why was the development of government necessary in early cities such as Ur?

• performance of religious affairs and duties

• maintenance of order among soaring populations

• preservation of the caste system

• All of the answer choices are correct

"Slash-and-burn" farming refers to

• harvesting farmed crops.

• destroying farm land through carelessness.

• clearing land for farming.

• competing with others for available farmland.

Which of the following was NOT a function served by the ziggurat?

• storage of grains, woven fabrics, and gems

• conducting of religious rituals

• the location of the city's metalworks

• hub of the government and storage of records

The main result of the domestication of animals was that humans

• were safe during a hunt.

• could use animals to pull carts and wagons.

• were able to hunt more efficiently.

• had a ready supply of meat and animal products.

The belief in many gods

• polytheism

• monotheism

• dynasty

• cultural diffusion

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?

• record keeping

• knowledge

• specialized workers

• complex institutions

Creator of the world's first empire.

• Sargon

• Hammurabi

• Sumer

• Gilgamesh

Pre-history is considered the time period before the invention of

• writing

• art

• spoken language

• music

Area between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea.

• Paleolithic Age

• Akkad

• Babylon

• Mesopotamia