Exploring River Valley Civilizations and the Neolithic Revolution

What was the primary reason hunter-gatherers were nomadic?

• They enjoyed traveling.

• They followed their food sources.

• They were escaping predators.

• They were searching for new lands.

What significant change marked the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution?

• The discovery of fire.

• The invention of the wheel.

• The development of writing.

• The shift from gathering food to producing food.

What does the term 'domestication' refer to?

• Adapting animals and plants to serve human needs.

• Building permanent homes.

• Developing trade routes.

• Creating advanced tools.

What was one of the main environmental impacts of early farming practices?

• Expansion of forests

• Improved air quality

• Deforestation

• Increased biodiversity

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of an advanced civilization according to the SCAR acronym?

• Specialization of Labor

• Complex Institutions

• Advanced Cities

• Nomadic Lifestyle

What was the primary purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

• To establish trade routes.

• To build advanced cities.

• To unify the people under a single set of written laws.

• To create a new religion.

Which river was crucial to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Indus

• Euphrates

• Tigris

• Nile

What does the term 'theocracy' mean?

• A government run by merchants.

• A government run by military leaders.

• A government run by religious leaders.

• A government run by elected officials.

Which ancient civilization was known for its advanced plumbing and indoor toilets?

• Indus Valley

• Egypt

• Shang Dynasty

• Mesopotamia

What does the term 'barter' refer to?

• Using money for trade.

• Exchanging goods without using money.

• Building trade routes.

• Developing new technologies.