Rise of Cities

Which of the following was NOT a result of surplus food?

• Population growth
• The use of technology
• People living in permanent settlements
• The Specialization of Labor

Which of the following represents the correct order of events that led to the rise of cities?

• use of technology, food surplus, population growth, rise of cities
• population growth, rise of cities, food suprlus, use of technology
• rise of cities, population growth, food surplus, use of technology
• use of technology, food surplus, rise of cities, population growth

Which of the following is correct order of events that led to the rise of cities?

• Hunting and gathering, settling down, irrigation, surplus food
• Irrigation, hunting and gathering, settling down, surplus food
• Settling down, surplus food, irrigation, hunting and gathering
• Hunting and gathering, settling down, surplus food, irrigation

Many different types of workers lived in the city of Ur, including brick makers, canal builders, potters and traders. This best represents which characteristic of a civilization?

• well organized government
• social classes
• public works
• specialization of labor

The Romans had paved roads to make life easier, while the Chinese built canals to make trade easier. This best represents which pattern of a civilization?

• public works
• social classes
• specialization of labor
• well organized government

The Egyptians used hieroglyphs, which were pictures that represented words and ideas. This best represents which pattern of a civilization?

• specialization
• cities
• arts and architecture
• writing

What does surplus mean?

• Not enough
• more than enough
• just the right amount
• none are correct

What was the most important factor that led to the rise of cities?

• specialization of labor
• civilizations
• public works
• surplus of food

What does specialization mean?

• when people spend most of their time working at a single job or craft
• When all people farm
• something sparkly
• none are correct

Which of the following is a CLAIM?

• Twix is the best Halloween candy because it has chocolate and is crispy.
• Twix is the best Halloween candy.
• Twix
• According to middle school students, "Twix are the best Halloween candy."