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Where did humans first appear according to the map?

• Asia

• Europe

• Africa

• Australia

What were people during the Paleolithic Era known for?

• Building permanent settlements

• Practicing agriculture

• Being hunter-gatherers and nomadic

• Developing written language

According to Herodotus, which river was considered a gift to Egypt?

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Huang He River

Which civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• China

Which river is associated with the early civilization of China?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

• Huang He River

What is the religion of the Hebrews also known as?

• Christianity

• Islam

• Judaism

• Hinduism

What is the belief in one God called, which is a key aspect of Judaism?

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Monotheism

• Pantheism

What are the Ten Commandments in Judaism?

• A set of laws in Christianity

• The holy law of Judaism

• A collection of Hindu hymns

• Islamic prayers

In many early civilizations, who was responsible for passing down authority?

• A king

• A merchant

• A farmer

• A soldier

In early civilizations, aside from a king, who else could be a leader?

• A religious leader

• A warrior

• A trader

• A craftsman