1.1 Ancient Civ

What was a key characteristic of people living in the Paleolithic Era?

• They were nomads.

• They had a system of writing.

• They lived in cities.

• They practiced agriculture.

How do historians learn about people from the Paleolithic Era?

• Through written records.

• Through government records.

• By studying artifacts.

• By reading newspapers.

What significant development occurred around 10,000 BCE?

• The Neolithic Revolution.

• The beginning of the Paleolithic Era.

• The construction of cities.

• The invention of writing.

What does 'BC' stand for?

• Before Common

• Before Christ

• Before Civilization

• Before Century

What is a primary source?

• A source from the time period being studied

• A historical documentary

• A history book

Which of the following is NOT a feature of civilization?

• Job Specialization

• Nomadic Lifestyle

• Cities

• Complex Religion

What does 'polytheistic' mean?

• Belief in one god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in spirits

What was the primary purpose of early centralized governments?

• To build roads

• To create art

• To distribute food and water fairly

• To write laws

What is ethnocentrism?

• The study of multiple cultures

• The development of agriculture

• The belief in many gods

• The study of history from a particular ethnic or cultural group's point of view

What is the approximate date range for the Neolithic Era?

• 8000 BCE - 1000 BCE

• 4000 BCE - 3000 BCE

• 5000 BCE - 2000 BCE

• 10,000 BCE - 3000 BCE