Unit 1: Early Civilizations

The Neolithic Revolution was the result of humans

• creating the first written law code.

• developing dynastic ruling systems.

• rebelling against all political authorities.

• learning how to farm and cultivate crops.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?

• complex government

• job specialization

• social classes

• polytheistic religion

• system of writing

Which of the following is considered the first civilization?

• Sumeria

• Babylonia

• Assyria

• Hammurabia

What was the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• it was the first set of written laws for people to see and follow

• it was a book detailing necessary religious rituals of the Mesopotamians

• it was a written oath taken by the kings advisors to prove loyalty

Which of the following describe Egyptian civilization?

• first written law code

• desert boundaries

• used papyrus for paper

• used a system of feudalism

• cities planned in organized grids

Which of the following describe Mesopotamian civilization?

• first written law code

• desert boundaries

• used a cuneiform writing system

• used a system of feudalism

• cities planned in organized grids

Which of the following describe Indus Valley civilization?

• first written law code

• desert boundaries

• used an untranslated writing system

• used a system of feudalism

• cities planned in organized grids

Which of the following describe the Zhou Dynasty?

• developed first written record China

• ruled under the Mandate of Heaven

• used an untranslated writing system

• used a system of feudalism

• developed the silk making industry

Which of the following describe the role of Pharaohs in Egypt?

• owned all of Egypt

• political leader though officials made most decisions

• oversaw infrastructure projects

• was considered to be a god

• led the yearly ritual of human sacrifice

Which group established a monotheistic religion?

• Egyptians

• Chinese

• Hebrews

• Olmec