Lesson 1b: Civilizations Quiz

Which region is considered the birthplace of one of the first civilizations?

• China

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Greece

What are the five characteristics of a civilization?

• Advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, advanced technology

• Advanced cities, skilled artisans, religious practices, written language, advanced technology

• Large population, diverse culture, agricultural practices, trade, advanced technology

• Complex institutions, advanced technology, trade, record keeping, skilled workers

What distinguishes a city from a village?

• Presence of government officials

• Location near a river

• Center of trade for a larger area

• Size of population

What is specialization?

• The practice of record keeping

• The ability to trade goods with other cities

• The process of becoming a government official

• The development of skills in a specific kind of work

What is an artisan?

• A farmer who produces surplus food

• A skilled worker who makes goods by hand

• A government official in charge of trade

• A religious leader in a city

Why did early civilizations need leaders?

• To maintain order and establish laws

• To lead military expeditions

• To provide religious guidance

• To oversee trade and commerce

What is an institution?

• A long-lasting pattern of organization in a community

• A system of record keeping

• A religious ceremony

• A specialized trade skill

Why did early civilizations need to keep records?

• To document trade routes and exploration

• To record accounts of debts and payments

• To document tax collections, laws, and storage of goods

• To keep track of religious rituals and ceremonies

What system of writing did Sumerian scribes invent?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What was the scribe's tool used for writing?

• Stylus

• Ink brush

• Chisel

• Quill pen