Exam 1

Prehistory refers to the time period before which of the following?

• The invention of writing

• The start of the Roman Empire

• The discovery of agriculture

• The beginning of human evolution

The Old Stone Age is also known as:

• Neolithic Era

• Bronze Age

• Paleolithic Era

• Iron Age

The New Stone Age is characterized by which of the following advancements?

• The development of agriculture

• The discovery of fire

• The use of bronze tools

• The rise of industrialization

The Neolithic Revolution was a significant turning point in history because it involved:

• The creation of written language

• The shift from hunting and gathering to farming

• The development of complex governments

• The start of industrial production

Animism is the belief that:

• Only human beings possess souls

• The natural world is filled with spirits

• God created the world in seven days

• Religion should be separated from politics

Which of the following is a characteristic of a civilization?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Lack of a written language

• Organized government and social classes

• Simple, egalitarian societies

A polytheistic religion is one that:

• Worships a single god

• Believes in the spirits of ancestors

• Worships multiple gods

• Rejects religious practices

In a monarchy, the government is typically led by:

• Elected officials

• Religious leaders

• A king or queen

• A group of military generals

A theocracy is a form of government in which:

• Religious leaders rule in the name of a deity

• Citizens elect their leaders

• Military officials control the government

• The government is based on socialist principles

A city-state is defined as:

• A large country with multiple cities

• A city that forms an independent political entity

• A city that relies on trade with neighboring states

• A city governed by a coalition of states