Unit 1 Exam Review

Why did many hunter-gatherer groups migrate?

• to pay respects to their gods

• to increase trade with other civilizations

• to strengthen their militaries

• to follow and hunt herds of wild animals

To what did the domestication of plants and animals eventually lead?

• the extinction of cattle

• the creation of religion

• the discovery of gold

• the creation of a food surplus

How did the domestication of plants and animals impact early human civilizations?

• It helped protect the natural resources of the early world.

• It reversed the roles of men and women.

• It led to the development of permanent settlements.

• It led to the development of nomadic cultures.

The term “before common era,” or BCE, is often used to replace what abbreviation?

• AD

• ADE

• BC

• CE

Study the list and answer the question: Characteristics of Early Civilizations - Located near river valleys - Development of irrigation techniques - The creation of social classes in urban areas Which statement best explains the importance of these characteristics on the economies of early civilizations?

• Farmers produced food surpluses

• Food shortages became an even greater risk

• People continued nomadic migrations

• Hunting replaced agriculture as the primary activity

Which event completes this time line?

• Humans developed bronze weapons.

• Humans developed written laws.

• Humans developed monotheistic religion.

• Humans developed agriculture.

Which key characteristic of civilization provides societies the organization needed to complete major building projects?

• art

• government

• technology

• writing

What makes the artifacts found at this site significant?

• The provide evidence of the use of bronze weapons

• They show that children started military training at a young age

• They indicate that domestication of animals was vital to survival

• They demonstrate that early humans used tools

The list below contains some characteristics of early cities. Characteristics of Early Cities - Trading centers - Religious sites - Cultural centers - Administrative centers What conclusion is supported by the list above?

• The development of cities caused problems in rural areas.

• The development of cities resulted in military confrontations.

• The development of cities indicated shortages of open spaces.

• The development of cities reflected the emergence of civilization.

Which two developments were characteristics of hunter-gatherer societies among early humans?

• Using fire for warmth

• Creating tools with metals

• Weaving cloths from wool

• Cultivating crops for food

• Building shelters from animal skins