Unit 2 Foundations of Early Civ. Reteach

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Which of these is an effect of the development of agriculture? Nomadic lifestyle, Hunting and gathering, Populations stayed small, Permanent settlements

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Permanent settlements

Answer explanation

Farming allowed people to stay in one place, build villages, and create permanent settlements.

Front

How did the plow help create permanent settlements in early river valleys?

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It made farming easier so families could stay in one place.

Answer explanation

The plow increased productivity, letting families grow enough food to stay in one area.

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What was one effect of work specialization during the Neolithic Revolution?

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Emergence of social classes

Answer explanation

Specialization created new jobs, which led to unequal wealth and social classes.

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Which characteristic of civilization means "organized systems that help manage society"?

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Complex Institutions

Answer explanation

Governments and religions are examples of complex institutions that organize society.

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What do historians call the Tigris-Euphrates, Nile, Indus, and Huang He river valleys?

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Cradles of civilization

Answer explanation

These river valleys are known as the “cradles of civilization” because complex societies started there.

Front

Which geographic feature influenced the location of Ancient Egypt?

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Deserts

Answer explanation

The Nile River valley and surrounding deserts shaped Egypt’s location and protected it.

Front

What event between 8000–4000 BC changed human life forever?

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Neolithic Revolution

Answer explanation

The Neolithic Revolution introduced farming, which transformed human societies.

Front

Instead of hunting and gathering, people began practicing _______ during the Neolithic Revolution.

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Farming

Answer explanation

Farming replaced hunting and gathering as the main way to get food.

Front

Which system in China said rulers kept power only if gods approved?

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Mandate of Heaven

Answer explanation

The Mandate of Heaven gave rulers authority, but could be lost if they failed their people.

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How was a theocracy different from a monarchy?

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In a theocracy, rulers were viewed as gods.

Answer explanation

In a theocracy, government and religion were linked — rulers were seen as gods or chosen by gods.