Heimler's History -- Unit 0

What major event marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?

• The invention of writing

• The discovery of farming

• The construction of pyramids

• The spread of Buddhism

Which river valley was NOT mentioned as one of the important early societies?

• Nile River Valley

• Amazon River Valley

• Yellow River Valley

• Indus River Valley

Explain how the Neolithic Revolution led to the development of cities.

• It allowed people to travel more frequently.

• It led to the construction of ziggurats.

• It enabled people to settle in one place and build permanent structures.

• It caused a decline in population.

Identify the first known legal code that mentioned "an eye for an eye."

• The Code of Hammurabi

• The Ten Commandments

• The Magna Carta

• The Twelve Tables

What was the primary purpose of early writing systems like cuneiform and hieroglyphics?

• To create literature

• To record religious texts

• To keep track of grain supplies

• To communicate with other civilizations

Discuss the role of pastoralists in the development of early civilizations.

• They built the first cities.

• They fostered connections and cultural exchanges between empires.

• They invented the wheel.

• They were the first to develop writing.

Which religion emerged from the Indus River Valley?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Christianity

• Zoroastrianism

How did Buddhism differ from Hinduism in terms of social structure?

• Buddhism supported the caste system.

• Buddhism rejected the caste system.

• Buddhism had a more rigid caste system.

• Buddhism had no teachings on social structure.

What was a significant cultural development in China during the period discussed?

• The spread of Christianity

• The rise of Confucianism

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of the Great Wall

Describe the main teaching of Confucianism regarding societal roles.

• Everyone should strive for personal wealth.

• Society should be ordered based on a hierarchical structure.

• People should live in harmony with nature.

• All individuals are equal in society.