Q1_CP01_WorldHistory_2026-27

Which feature is commonly found in theocratic societies of the ancient Fertile Crescent?

• Elected officials making laws

• Religious leaders holding political power

• Citizens choosing their rulers

• Separation of religion and government

Why do historians establish a chronology?

• to identify causes and effects among events.
• to make connections among events.
• to assess long-range changes and trends
• all of the above

Which of the following was a significant feature of the Code of Hammurabi?

• It abolished slavery

• It provided equal rights to all citizens

• It was one of the earliest written legal codes

• It encouraged religious tolerance

Which development occurred among humans during the Neolithic Revolution?

• They began creating sculptures and pottery.

• They invented the wheel for the first time.

• They started practicing agriculture and farming.

• They learned to hunt large animals with advanced tools.

What early invention enabled people to document information and share stories with others?

• a writing system

• a harvest calendar

• a library collection

• a government structure

Which of the following developments was a direct result of the Neolithic Revolution?

• The Atlantic slave trade rapidly grew in volume.
• New technologies allowed for the mass production of goods.
• Many cultures collapsed as people returned to a nomadic lifestyle.
• Surpluses of food led to the development of more complex societies.

Which feature of the Tigris, Euphrates, Indus, and Nile Rivers contributed most to the development of early civilizations along their banks?

• They served as natural boundaries for protection.

• They enabled the cultivation of crops through irrigation.

• They were sources of precious gemstones.

• They connected distant regions for sea trade.

How did the development of agriculture during the Neolithic Revolution influence religious practices?

• Religious practices became less frequent.

• Religious practices became more organized.

• Religious practices became less significant.

• Religious practices became more fragmented.

Which feature was most important in the development of early civilizations along the Nile, Tigris-Euphrates, and Yellow Rivers?

• Access to mountain resources

• Proximity to fertile river valleys

• Isolation from other cultures

• Discovery of advanced technology

This timeline describes events during the peopling of the world.

Based on the timeline and your knowledge of world history, which historical event occurred first?

• growth of villages
• hunting-gathering bands
• rise of cities
• record keeping