World History Unit 1 Test

Which of the following economic changes allowed for the growth of cities?

• Decrease in agricultural production
• Development of a barter system
• Invention of money
• Specialization of labor

Which social change occurred as cities grew?

• Elimination of social classes
• Development of a classless society
• Formation of social classes
• Decrease in religious organization

Who would typically be at the top of the social hierarchy in early cities?

• Merchants
• Artisans
• Priests
• Farmers

What role did specialized workers play in the growth of cities?

• They decreased overall productivity
• They developed skills in specific areas
• They eliminated the need for trade
• They prevented technological advancements

Which of the following is an example of a complex institution in early civilizations?

• Barter system
• Nomadic lifestyle
• Government
• Subsistence farming

What was the primary purpose of record keeping in early civilizations?

• To entertain the population
• To track tax collection and laws
• To predict the weather
• To communicate with other civilizations

Who were the scribes in early civilizations?

• Religious leaders
• Military commanders
• Professional record keepers
• Farmers

What was the primary function of government in early civilizations?

• To regulate trade
• To provide education
• To ensure safety and justice
• To control religious practices

How did the development of writing systems impact civilizations?

• It decreased the need for record keeping
• It led to the decline of oral traditions
• It allowed for more efficient governance and trade
• It reduced the importance of specialized workers

How did the Bronze Age impact the growth of cities?

• It led to a decline in metalworking
• It decreased the need for trade
• It improved tools and weapons
• It reduced the importance of agriculture