Unit 1 & Unit 2 Review

In order to understand more about the culture of prehistoric peoples, archaeologists study—

• artifacts.

• animals.

• plants.

• stars.

When writing a summary of an event, why should an historian understand differing points of view?

• The most popular interpretation of the event is the correct one.

• A judgment of the event should be made by the historian.

• A person may interpret an event according to their values.

• The most recent interpretation of the event is the correct one.

Which of the following were the results of the Neolithic Revolution? Select TWO correct answers.

• Humans specialized in labor and developed as artisans.

• Humans became nomadic in search of fresh water.

• Humans learned to create bronze and advanced weapons.

• Humans hunted wild animals and foraged for food.

• Governments emerged to control civilization.

When does a complex society become a civilization?

• The society creates agricultural surpluses.

• The society has specialized labor.

• The society has some sort of social hierarchy.

• All of the above.

How did the development shown in the image contribute to the development of river valley civilizations?

• Ziggurats gave each town a place of worship.

• Fortified walls protected the village from attack.

• Ships gave farmers a way to transport crops for trade.

• Irrigation gave farmers a steady water supply from the river.

What is depicted in the diagram provided in the learning material?

• Aerial view of the Great Wall of China

• Aerial view of the Pyramids of Giza

• Aerial view of Mohenjo-Daro

• Aerial view of the Colosseum

Which characteristic of civilization would you associate with in the Indus River Valley?

• Economic systems

• Religious institutions

• Advanced urban areas

• Systems for recordkeeping

What was the role of officials in the Shang Dynasty?

• They were military leaders.

• They were merchants.

• They held specialized positions of authority and function.

• They were farmers.

Identify the river labeled 'A' on the Middle East River Identification Map.

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Jordan River

What natural barriers protected ancient Egyptians from foreign invasion? Select TWO correct answers.

• rivers

• mountains

• deserts

• seas

• swamps