Unit 0-Ancient Civilizations

Where did humans originate?

• Eastern Africa

• Europe

• MesoAmerica

• China

Which of the following best represents the Paleolithic Age?

• irrigation systems

• stone tools

• sedentary societies

• food surplus

What caused the change to the Neolithic Age?

• stone tools

• hunter gatherer organization

• empires

• iron and irrigation systems

How did Chinese societies organize themselves?

• Egalitarian systems (equality)

• Matriarchy (led by women)

• Filial Obligations (family)

• Theocracy (religious rule)

What was the main faith of Classical India?

• Judaism

• Christianity

• Confucianism

• Hinduism

What did Ashoka accomplish?

• spread Buddhism to China

• conquered Middle Eastern countries

• united all of India

• started the philosophy of Confucianism

What structures did kingdoms create to symbolize the power of the King?

• irrigation systems

• food surpluses

• ziggurats and pyramids

• temples

What is an example of a hierarchy?

• Hunter Gatherer organization

• Hindu Caste System

• Buddhist end to desire

• Trade between civilizations

What were the initial religious beliefs of humans?

• Monotheism

• Hinduism

• Confucianism

• Animism and Shamanism

Why did most original societies disappear?

• wars

• famine

• climate changes

• isolation