INT 1R Midterm Review

One reason early civilizations developed in China,

Egypt, and the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in

Mesopotamia is because

• vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing

• climate and geography favored agriculture

• rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles

• natural barriers provided protection from

  invasions

What is the best title for this diagram?

• Elements of Belief Systems

• Benefits of the Counter Reformation

• Characteristics of Classical Civilizations

• Changes during the Neolithic Revolution

Which region was the birthplace of Confucianism,

Buddhism, and Hinduism?

• Africa

• Europe

• Asia

• South America

Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution?

• moving from urban centers to rural centers

• using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to

  increase production

• replacing human laborers with machines

• shifting from hunting and gathering to farming

  as a way of life

The Eightfold Path, the Four Noble Truths, and the

concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of

• Islam

• Shinto

• Jainism

• Buddhism

During the Neolithic Revolution, production of a food

surplus led directly to

• a nomadic lifestyle

• a reliance on stone weaponry

• a dependence on hunting and gathering

• an increase in population

The caste system in India was characterized by

• toleration for various religious beliefs

• equality between men and women

• a lack of social mobility

• the right of people to choose their occupations

Which development occurred during the Neolithic

Revolution?

• Food was grown on haciendas.

• Stone tools were used for the first time.

• The factory system replaced the domestic

  system.

• Permanent settlements were established in river

  valleys.

India's earliest civilizations were located in

• river valleys

• coastal regions

• dry steppes

• mountainous areas

Which river system is found in Mesopotamia?

• Nile River

• Yellow River

• Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers