Ancient Civilizations

What is the term used to describe people who lived before written history began?

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Hunter-gatherers

• Nomads

What did archaeologists study to learn about prehistoric people?

• Fossils

• Paintings

• Written records

• Artifacts

What is the term for the practice of growing one's own food and domesticating animals?

• Agriculture

• Gathering

• Hunting

• Fishing

What allowed people to grow more food and stay in one place?

• Irrigation

• Hunting

• Exploration

• Migration

What led to the development of villages, towns, and cities?

• All of the above

• Trade

• Specialized labor

• Extra food

What was a key factor in the development of writing?

• Specialized labor

• Agriculture

• Trade

• Increased food supply

What is a characteristic of civilizations according to the text?

• No written language

• Shared values

• Limited trade

• Small cities

Where was the first known civilization developed over seven thousand years ago?

• India

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Egypt

What is a common feature of civilizations?

• Strong governments

• Different religions

• Isolation

• Lack of trade