Early River Valley Civilizations Notes

Approximately how many years ago did Homo sapiens first appear?

• 100,000 years ago

• 200,000 years ago

• 400,000 years ago

• 600,000 years ago

What does culture refer to according to the text?

• A specific type of food

• A way of life

• A historical event

• A geographical location

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of culture in the text?

• Languages

• Types of clothing

• Natural disasters

• Arts and music

Where was the birthplace of humankind according to the text?

• East Asia's Great Wall

• East Africa's Great Rift Valley

• South America's Andes Mountains

• North America's Rocky Mountains

Approximately how many years ago did Homo sapiens first appear?

• 100,000 years ago

• 200,000 years ago

• 400,000 years ago

• 600,000 years ago

What does culture refer to according to the text?

• A specific type of government

• A way of life

• A form of art

• A religious belief

Which of the following is NOT included in the definition of culture in the text?

• Languages

• Types of clothing

• Methods of obtaining food

• Types of vehicles

Which of the following is an example of a component of culture?

• Language

• Weather

• Height

• Speed

What were the earliest humans known as?

• Farmers

• Hunter-gatherers

• Traders

• Builders

What activities did hunter-gatherers rely on for food?

• Farming and trading

• Hunting, fishing, and gathering wild plants

• Mining and crafting

• Cooking and baking