Q1 SS7 Civilization and the Rise of Cities Quiz

What is a civilization?

• A group of farmers in ancient lands

• A type of government that uses only trade

• An organized political, economic, and cultural system

• A collection of villages ruled by a king

What is the origin of the word “civilization”?

• It comes from "cavitas," which means war

• It comes from "cavitas," which means city

• It comes from "cavitas," which means ruler

• It comes from "cavitas," which means farm

Which of the following is NOT a feature of a civilization?

• Specialized tasks for people

• Large population

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Art and architecture

What important change helped ancient communities build cities?

• Discovery of fire

• Learning how to farm

• Moving from place to place

• Inventing boats and ships

When did cities start to emerge according to historians?

• During the Ice Age

• After the Neolithic Period

• Before the use of stone tools

• After the Ice Age and during the Neolithic Period

What major change happened around 10,000 BCE that started the Neolithic Revolution?

• People began writing stories and laws

• People discovered bronze tools

• People learned to farm and raise animals

• People began trading goods across oceans

What was the most important industry that emerged during the Neolithic period?

• Weaving of fabrics and clothes

• Construction of temples and palaces

• Making of pottery and clay objects

• Collection of salt and spices

Who were artisans in Neolithic society?

• People who hunted large animals

• Farmers who planted crops in fields

• Skilled workers who crafted tools from various materials

• Warriors who protected the city walls

What is the Fertile Crescent known for?

• Being the driest desert in the region

• The first cities built entirely of stone

• The earliest evidence of farming communities

• The largest river systems in the world

Where is the Fertile Crescent located?

• Along the Indus Valley and the Gobi Desert

• Around the Persian Gulf, Mesopotamia, and Nile River

• On the Himalayan slopes and valleys

• Across the islands of Southeast Asia