6th History TCAP Review 2

How did the discovery of fire impact early hunter-gatherer civilizations?

• It increased the power of religious groups

• It allowed humans to cook meat for food

• It prevented humans from being nomadic

• It decreased the need for farming

The term Common Era (CE) replaced which designation?

• Anno Domini (AD)

• After Common Era (ACE)

• Before Christ (BC)

• Before Christian Era (BCE)

Why did most early hunter-gatherer civilizations live in temporary shelters?

• They were polytheistic

• They were traders

• They were patriarchal

• They were nomadic

Why did barter economies grow during the Agricultural Revolution?

• Civilizations stopped practicing religion

• Civilizations became more isolated

• Civilizations created a surplus of goods

• Civilizations became more nomadic

How were goods exchanged during the Agricultural Revolution?

• through barter and trade

• by using debt and credit

• by using money and coins

• through donations and charity

How do established systems of writing have a positive impact on civilizations?

• They prevent religious groups from gaining power in civilizations

• They increase the value of money in civilizations

• They allow members of civilizations to own property

• They allow members of civilizations to own property

Why was the region near the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers called the Fertile Crescent?

• The region had strong farmlands

• The region had harsh winters

• The region had few natural boundaries

• The region had low populations

How did seasonal flooding impact the Fertile Crescent?

• It prevented rapid changes in climate

• It caused erosion that destroyed natural habitats

• It distributed silt that created rich soil

• It created summer droughts

On this map of Mesopotamia, which number correctly identifies the location of the Zagros Mountains?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

On this map of Mesopotamia, which number correctly identifies the location of the Persian Gulf?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4