All of the following are natural barriers except...

• mountains

• oceans

• deserts

• hills

The Indus Valley, Egypt & Chinese civilizations all have this in common

• They settled near a river

• They all failed to thrive

• They all lack a written language

• They lacked natural barriers

Select the claim that would receive FULL credit when graded.

• The Neolithic Revolution was positive for the world because it developed new food & led to population increases.

• The Neolithic Revolution was positive.

• The Neolithic Revolution was positive because it led to a surplus of food.

• The Neolithic Revolution was negative because in Document 1...

Define natural barrier.

• something in nature that breaks down barriers for people

• something in nature that prevents people from moving; offers protection

• a barrier that civilizations had to create, like walls and moats

• a barrier that is not very effective

Write a claim on this question: Should the U.S. switch to a four-day work week?

Which of the following is an EFFECT of a food surplus? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY.

• diversifying jobs - not everyone needs to be a farmer

• time for other things, such as playing games or developing religion

• conflict between villages as some are successful farmers & others are not

• population decrease because there was not enough food to go around

Polytheistic/polytheism means...

• belief in multiple gods

• belief in one god

• practice of praising one's ruler

• practice of worshipping animals & other natural beings

Select the claim that would get full credit when graded.

• Thanksgiving is the best holiday because there's food.

• Labor Day is the best holiday.

• Halloween is the best holiday because it allows you to play like a kid & trick or treating is a wholesome activity.

• 4th of July is the best holiday because in Document 3...