Pre-History Vocab Test

What development was key to ending the nomadic lifestyle?

• Invention of writing
• Domestication of plants and animals
• Development of the wheel
• Discovery of fire

Why is the Neolithic Revolution significant?

• It introduced metal tools
• It led to the formation of cities
• It marked the start of farming
• It was the beginning of trade

Why is surplus food crucial for the development of civilizations?

• It forces people to move frequently
• It lets people work in different jobs
• It allows people to be nomadic
• It decreases trade

What was one role of scribes in early civilizations?

• They built structures
• They led armies
• They recorded information
• They created pottery

How did steppe environments affect nomadic movements?

• Made building permanent homes easier
• Supported herding and migrations
• Increased trade routes
• Encouraged settled farming

What characteristic defines a polytheistic society?

• Belief in many gods
• Absence of religious beliefs
• Scientific belief system
• Belief in one god

Why were early city-states significant to civilization development?

• They introduced education
• They created religion
• They wrote laws
• They formed independent governments

What is the main role of historians?

• Build archaeological sites
• Lead nations
• Develop technologies
• Study and interpret past events

How did technology impact early civilizations?

• Enhanced agricultural productivity
• Increased migration
• Decreased trade
• Led to loss of culture

Why might anthropologists study ancient human remains?

• To build new structures
• To analyze dietary practices
• To understand ancient technologies
• To create art