World History Unit 1 Review

What was a major cause of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• The invention of the wheel

• Scattering seeds near campsites

• The discovery of fire

• The development of writing

Which of the following was an effect of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution?

• Decline in population

• Decrease in food production

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Establishment of permanent settlements

What was a cause for the development of river valley civilizations?

• Development of farming

• Invention of the printing press

• Rise of industrialization

• Discovery of electricity

Which characteristic is NOT associated with civilizations?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Complex institutions

• Specialized workers

• Advanced cities

What was a human factor leading to the development of river valley civilizations?

• Advanced cities

• Desertification

• Mountainous terrain

• Lack of water

Which geographic factor contributed to the development of river valley civilizations?

• Dense forests

• Fertile soil

• Arid deserts

• High altitudes

What role did women take on after the development of farming?

• Hunters

• Traders

• Warriors

• Caregivers for the family

What was a political impact of Hammurabi's Code?

• Development of a theocracy

• Creation of a monarchy

• Establishment of a single code of laws

• Introduction of democracy

What change in human life was caused by the Neolithic Revolution?

• Decline in agriculture

• Decrease in population

• Increase in nomadic tribes

• Establishment of settlements

Which dynasty is associated with the Mandate of Heaven?

• Qin Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

• Zhou Dynasty

• Han Dynasty