Unveiling Çatalhöyük The Birthplace of Ancient Civilizations

Unveiling Çatalhöyük The Birthplace of Ancient Civilizations

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Science, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the discovery and significance of Çatalhöyük, one of the world's first cities. It highlights the city's unique urban structure, permanent housing, and the development of civilization through agriculture. The religious practices centered around a goddess, and the city's role as a trade hub with skilled craftsmanship are discussed. The transition to the Bronze Age and the impact of metalwork on society are also covered.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who discovered Çatalhöyük and when?

Arthur Evans in 1900

James Mellart in 1961

Howard Carter in 1922

Heinrich Schliemann in 1870

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was unique about the houses in Çatalhöyük?

They had no doors and were accessed through the roof.

They were built on stilts over water.

They were temporary shelters made of animal skins.

They were made of stone and had doors.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the people of Çatalhöyük enter their homes?

Through underground tunnels

Through holes in the roof

Through windows

Through doors on the ground level

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the people of Çatalhöyük primarily use for religious decoration?

Plaster and paint

Stone sculptures

Gold and silver

Wood carvings

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Çatalhöyük's religious beliefs?

Worship of ancestors

Worship of animal spirits

Worship of a mother goddess

Worship of a sun god

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant aspect of Çatalhöyük's economy?

Fishing and whaling

Trade and craftsmanship

Mining and metallurgy

Hunting and gathering

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What material did Çatalhöyük craft workers use to make cloth?

Linen

Wool

Silk

Cotton

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