Topic 1: Origins of Civilzation

The time before written records is called....

• dark ages

• nomadism

• prehistory

• history

Which of the following IS a feature of civilization?

• job specialization

• hobbies

• farming

• managing

The shift from hunting to farming was known as the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution.

• True

• False

The social class structure of ancient communities mostly resembled:

• a hierarchy

• communism

• a pyramid

• socialism

Which of the following is NOT a feature of civilization?

• public works

• culture

• religion

• writing

A system that a community uses to produce and distribute goods and services is known as:

• surplus

• economy

• specialization

• wealth factor

What is the best method of evidence historians can use to learn about ancient cultures?

• paintings

• fossils

• written records

• tools and pottery

Items made and used by humans are called:

• evidence

• artifacts

• archaeology

• culture

Where did most ancient cities spring up next to?

• mountains

• island chains

• rivers

• deserts

Which type of person generally resided at the top of the social class structure in ancient societies?

• merchants

• slaves

• farmers

• priests