Early Civilizations

What geographical factor was important for the development of sedentary communities?

• Distance from forests

• Availability of minerals

• Close to a body of water

• Proximity to mountains

What vital resource did early humans use to cultivate food?

• Soil

• Sunlight

• Water

• Air

What was essential for supporting large populations in early civilizations?

• Building large cities

• Correct distribution of food

• Trade with other civilizations

• Developing new technologies

What method was crucial for food production in early communities?

• Seasonal planting

• Hunting and fishing

• A system of production, distribution, and exchange

• Random gathering

What did early people manage well to ensure food availability?

• Seasonal crops

• Imported goods

• Surplus resources

• Limited resources

Who guided early civilizations towards growth and power?

• Rulers or Emperors

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Farmers

What title could be given to the person who guided early civilizations?

• Priest

• King

• Emperor

• All of them were possible

How did some rulers claim their authority?

• Through wealth

• By popular vote

• By being designated by gods

• Through military strength

What was essential for transforming communities into great civilizations?

• The discovery of fire

• The establishment of trade routes

• The invention of the wheel

• The system of writing

What could be registered thanks to the system of writing?

• Weather patterns

• Population growth

• Geographical features

• Animal migrations