The Rise of Civilizations ESCALONA

What was one factor that contributed to the emergence of complex urban civilizations?

• The rise of foraging social orders
• The absence of hydrologic systems
• The development of bronze tools
• The development of powerful armies

What was one impact of writing on ancient societies?

• It led to the development of complex hydrologic systems
• It facilitated the rise of foraging social orders
• It had no impact on society
• It facilitated trade and taxation

What role did written language play in ancient Mesopotamia?

• It had no impact on society
• It allowed for the rise of foraging social orders
• It facilitated the development of bronze tools
• It helped to create a class distinction

What is one characteristic that was common among ancient river valley civilizations?

• The development of complex hydrologic systems
• The absence of social stratification
• The practice of intercropping
• The development of monarchical systems of government

Which of the following was a factor in apperance of military led hierarchies in River Valley civillizations?

• Complex hydrologic systems
• The development of Writen language
• The end of last Ice Age
• Sophisticated terracing and intercropping

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the city-states in Mesopotamia?

• Walled cities
• Extensive canal systems
• Monumental temples
• Easy irrigation

What is one characteristic that is NOT typically associated with civilizations?

• Social stratification
• Centralized government
• Nomadic lifestyle
• Shared values

What is the main source of information about the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Written language
• Artifacts
• Architecture
• Oral traditions

What was one effect of the development of bronze tools in early ancient Eurasian civilizations?

• The decline of agricultural productivity
• The rise of social elites
• The decrease in agricultural yields
• The formation of complex social hierarchies

Which ancient civilization is known for its reliable flooding and high agricultural productivity?

• The Indus Valley Civilization
• The Chavin Civilization
• The Mesopotamian Civilization
• The Olmec Civilization