Topic 1: Foundations of Civilization

What does "BCE" stand for?

• Before Common Era

• Before Christian Era

• Before Current Era

• Before Cultural Era

Which abbreviation refers to a time period after the year 1?

• BCE

• AD

• c.

• CA

What does "circa" mean when used by historians?

• Exact date

• Around or approximately

• Before a certain time

• After a certain time

A decade is equal to how many years?

• 5 years

• 10 years

• 20 years

• 100 years

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nomadic hunter-gatherer societies?

• Permanent settlements

• Basic hunting weapons

• Use of fire

• Shelter made from natural resources

What was a major development during the Neolithic Period?

• Nomadic lifestyles

• Invention of writing

• Agricultural Revolution

• Industrial Revolution

What was one effect of the Agricultural Revolution?

• Increase in nomadic tribes

• Emergence of barter economy

• Decline in food production

• Reduction in population

Which of the following best describes a barter economy?

• Trading goods for money

• Trading goods for other goods

• Buying goods with credit

• Selling goods at a market

What did the domestication of plants and animals lead to?

• More hunting and gathering

• Development of permanent settlements

• Decrease in food supply

• Increased nomadic behavior

Which characteristic of a civilization refers to the way people organize their society?

• Culture

• Government

• Religion

• Social structure