Early Civilizations Practice Test

Which characteristic describes buildings/structures created to help the civilization?

• Planned Infrastructure

• Organized Religion

• Surplus Food

• System of Tribute

Ancient civilizations had complex labor systems with each person performing a specific task or job. What is this an example of?

• Writing System

• Central Government

• Job Specialization

• Religion

Growing enough food for families and having extra to sell.

• Written Language and Learning

• Surplus Food

• Arts

• Trade

Although civilization led to many advances, it also had some negative effects. Which of the following were negative effects of civilization?

• stable food supply

• more technology

• slavery

• inequality

Which belief was challenged because "Bones were discovered at the site that suggest the hill was used for sacrifices and feasts."

• Neolithic People did not practice religion

• Neolithic People lived in small groups

• Neolithic People used few tools

• Neolithic People lived in small huts

Which belief was challenged because "The temples contain 10 foot pillars situated in the round."?

• Neolithic People did not practice religion

• Neolithic People lived in small groups

• Neolithic People used few tools

• Neolithic People lived in small huts

What geographical feature was common to early civilizations?

• Wood

• Mountains with caves

• Rolling hills with lots of grass

• Rivers

True or False:
A civilization having a written language means they had a shared language.

• True

• False

Which two effects below happened because of an increased supply of food in ancient civilizations?

• People could stay living in one place

• People could control water now

• Diseases spread more easily

• People began to write on clay tablets

• People started to trade for things they needed