World History Eras and Civilizations

World History Eras and Civilizations

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Philosophy

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video lecture explores the division of world history into eras, focusing on the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages, the rise of first and second wave civilizations, and the third wave era. It highlights the transition from hunting-gathering to agriculture, the development of early civilizations near river valleys, the rise of empires, and the spread of religions and philosophies. The third wave era is marked by the emergence of new empires and increased global interactions through trade networks.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do historians divide world history into different eras?

To make history more complex

To simplify the study of history

To focus only on European history

To ignore overlapping timelines

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key development during the Neolithic Age?

The invention of the wheel

The beginning of agriculture

The discovery of fire

The development of writing

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of First Wave Civilizations?

Development near river valleys

Nomadic lifestyle

Space exploration

Industrialization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which civilization is associated with the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

Indus Valley

Mesopotamian

Chinese

Egyptian

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant feature of the Second Wave Era?

The spread of major religions

The invention of the internet

The rise of small tribes

The decline of empires

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which empire is known for spreading Hellenistic culture?

Roman Empire

Han Empire

Persian Empire

Empire of Alexander the Great

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What marks the beginning of the Third Wave Era?

The discovery of America

The start of the Industrial Revolution

The emergence of new civilizations

The fall of the Roman Empire

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