The First Towns Quiz

What did many thriving farming communities eventually grow into?

• Smaller villages

• Larger communities

• Nomadic tribes

• Isolated camps

How many people might call one of these early towns home?

• Up to 500

• Up to 5,000

• Up to 1,000

• Up to 3,000

What did some people in these towns offer in exchange for goods?

• Land and property

• Gold and silver

• Special skills or labor

• Weapons and tools

What did towns with a lot of surplus goods become?

• Centers for barter

• Military bases

• Religious centers

• Educational hubs

Who formed the highest social classes in these towns?

• Farmers and laborers

• Teachers and scholars

• Merchants and landowners

• Warriors and hunters

What could towns with the most resources make deals for?

• Land and water

• Only goods

• Only political power

• Goods and political power

What is the main subject of the text?

• The history of ancient empires

• The development of early towns

• The rise of modern cities

• The evolution of technology

What is the primary economic activity mentioned in the text?

• Manufacturing

• Hunting and gathering

• Barter and trade

• Fishing

All of the world's first civilizations developed, or began, near _________.

• wild animals
• mountains
• beaches
• river valleys

What happened after people had a surplus of food so they weren't worried about having enough food every day?

• irrigation

• writing

• trade

• division of labor