PREHISTORY LESSON 5 QUIZ

What is a civilization?

• A small village with no government

• A complex society with cities and a well-organized government

• A group of nomadic tribes

• A single family living in isolation

What does the Latin word "civis" mean?

• Farmer

• Warrior

• Resident of a city

• Leader

Which of the following was NOT an important resource for early civilizations?

• Fertile soil

• Fresh water

• Seeds

• Gold

Why was the creation of a food surplus important for early civilizations?

• It allowed people to travel more

• It helped manage resources well

• It led to the rise of civilizations

• It made trade unnecessary

Why did many early civilizations arise in river valleys?

• River valleys were easy to defend from invaders.

• River valleys provided fertile land for agriculture.

• River valleys had abundant gold and silver resources.

• River valleys were isolated from other regions.

Which of the following is a feature of early civilizations?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Lack of organized government

• Established religion

• Absence of social classes

What role did cities play in early civilizations?

• They were primarily used for military training.

• They served as centers of religion, government, and culture.

• They were only used for agricultural purposes.

• They were temporary settlements for nomads.

What is one role of a well-organized government in early civilizations?

• To create art and architecture

• To manage society's resources

• To write laws and prayers

• To build population centers

In early civilizations, what did powerful rulers often claim about their right to rule?

• It was based on their wealth

• It was given by the gods

• It was due to their military strength

• It was inherited from their ancestors

What did social classes in early civilizations resemble?

• Pyramids

• Circles

• Squares

• Triangles