Ancient Civilizations

What allowed the emergence of civilizations?

• Isolation from other societies

• Increased warfare

• Natural disasters

• Systematic food production

What is a key characteristic of a civilization?

• Absence of social classes

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Lack of trade

• Presence of a State as a form of government

Which of the following was a result of urbanization in early civilizations?

• Return to hunting and gathering

• Construction of large cities

• Simplified social structures

• Decreased population density

What was the role of writing in early civilizations?

• To promote oral traditions

• To communicate with nomads

• To create art

• To keep records and control production

What defines an original civilization?

• Arises autonomously with authentic characteristics

• Influenced by neighboring cultures

• Dependent on trade routes

• Lacks a formal government

Which region is NOT mentioned as a location of early civilizations?

• Andean area

• Mesoamerica

• Scandinavia

• Mesopotamia

What was a significant feature of the first civilizations?

• Absence of trade

• High specialization of work

• Lack of agricultural practices

• Focus on nomadic lifestyles

What type of social organization is characterized by hierarchies?

• Democracy

• Civilization

• Tribal society

• Nomadic groups

What was a major development that came with the construction of large cities?

• Decline in population

• Increased isolation

• Improved infrastructure

• Return to rural living

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of early civilizations?

• Social stratification

• Simple economies

• Political institutions

• Trade practices