GR 7 SS CIVILIZATION NOTES

How did the development of different tasks and the growth of trade impact the social structure in early civilizations, as mentioned in the paragraph?

• A) It led to a decrease in the number of laborers needed for construction.

• B) It had no significant impact on social classes.

• C) It resulted in the emergence of different social classes.

• D) It eliminated the need for religious ceremonies.

What was one of the significant outcomes of people learning to cultivate more land and harnessing irrigation techniques, as mentioned in the paragraph?

• A) A decrease in food production and surpluses.

• B) A decrease in the number of craftsmen in villages.

• C) The emergence of traders and craftsmen who produced various goods.

• D) A decline in the exchange of goods with other groups of people.

What was one significant result of the continuous increase in population in early communities, as described in the paragraph?

• A) The immediate transition from hunting-gathering to settled village life.

• B) The rapid development of social hierarchy in villages.

• C) The gradual process of change from nomadic life to settled village life over several generations.

• D) The complete elimination of social classes.

What is one significant consequence of the Neolithic Revolution mentioned in the paragraph?

• A) The decrease in the population of early societies.

• B) The decline of farming technology.

• C) The ability to produce more food through farming, leading to the growth of villages and cities.

• D) The elimination of local laws and regulations.

How did early humans improve their stone tools as they settled in permanent homes?

• A) By using stone tools to build shelters.

• B) By trading stone tools with other communities.

• C) By scraping and polishing their stone tools to make them more useful.

• D) By abandoning stone tools in favor of metal tools.

Why did early civilizations develop a system of writing?

• A) To create fictional stories and entertain people.

• B) To record important matters like taxes, laws, and calendar of events.

• C) To communicate with other civilizations through letters.

• D) To improve their artistic skills in painting and drawing.

What was the role of religion in early civilizations regarding the development of complex institutions?

• A) Religion was primarily focused on creating laws and maintaining order.

• B) Religion played no significant role in early civilizations.

• C) Religion provided consolation, and early civilizations built temples for religious purposes.

• D) Religion was responsible for the emergence of government officials.

What is the main reason why specialization in different crafts became important in ancient civilizations?

• A) To become wealthy and powerful

• B) To maintain peace and security in the cities

• C) To control the government and religious institutions

• D) To reduce the population in the cities

What is the origin of the word "civilization"?

• A) It comes from the Latin word "cultura," which means culture.

• B) It is derived from the Latin word "civitas," which means city.

• C) It originates from the Greek word "polis," which means community.

• D) It is based on the Latin word "terra," which means land.

The Neolithic Revolution is also known as the _________.

• Agricultural Revolution

• Domesticated Revolution

• Industrial Revolution