WorksheetsTN Ready Review - Social Studies - Early Peoples & Mesopotamia
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 28mins
This is a map of cities in Mesopotamia.
Which historical event allowed humans to create these cities?
the invention of paper
the creation of monotheistic religions
the domestication of plants and animals
the formation of democratic governments
Why did humans begin creating clothes out of cloth rather than animal skins?
They grew plants that created thread.
They stopped hunting animals.
They became more nomadic.
They started living in colder climates.
How did the need for a system of record keeping impact early human civilizations?
It inspired them to fund public education.
It inspired them to create systems of writing.
It inspired them to create money.
It inspired them to begin trading.
Which term describes a period of time lasting exactly 100 years?
century
decade
eon
era
Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?
The region is home to large glaciers
The region is home to barren tundra
The region is home to rich farmland
The region is home to deep canyons
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Persian Gulf?
1
2
3
4
This is a time line of the earliest civilizations in the Fertile Crescent.
Which civilization best completes this time line?
Assyria
Egypt
Gupta
Kush
The religions of Mesopotamia were all built upon which concept?
meditation
monotheism
polytheism
reincarnation
This chart lists several inventions of the ancient Mesopotamian civilizations.
How did these inventions impact early human societies?
They increased the spread of diseases in early human societies.
They increased the populations of early human societies.
They decreased the importance of religion in early human societies.
They decreased the need for militaries in early human societies.
These are notes taken by a student in class.
Which is the best title for these notes?
Egyptian Achievements
Gupta Achievements
Kush Achievements
Mesopotamian Achievements
How did the end of the Ice Age impact human civilizations?
It allowed for the domestication of plants and animals.
It created nomadic societies.
It destroyed human habitats.
It provided fewer resources.
The end of the Ice Age allowed early humans to do what?
hunt animal herds
speak complex languages
walk on two legs
create new types of shelters
Which event led to the rapid growth of the global human population and the creation of permanent civilizations?
the start of the Ice Age
the Neolithic Age
the creation of mathematics
the development of nomadic cultures
This is a drawing of a civilization in the Neolithic Age.
According to this drawing, what was true about civilizations in the Neolithic Age?
Humans created permanent settlements.
Humans developed firearms.
Humans built steel structures.
Humans lived in nomadic societies.
Why do civilizations depend on technology?
to support religion
to decrease trade
to adapt to their environments
to increase taxes
This chart describes several characteristics of human civilizations.
Which phrase best completes this chart?
created militaries
used protests
created democracies
developed social classes
Which two abbreviations refer to the same time period?
BCE and AD
AD and BC
AD and CE
BCE and CE
For what does the abbreviation BCE stand?
by Christian ethics
before Christian era
before common era
by common ethics
The Fertile Crescent is home to which rivers?
Select two that apply.
Euphrates
Ganges
Jordan
Nile
Tigris
This is a quote from a set of laws created in Mesopotamia.
Which historical figure is most closely associated with this set of laws?
Akkad
Hammurabi
Sargon
Tutankhamun
This chart lists several cities in Mesopotamia.
Which city best completes this chart?
Alexandria
Cairo
Nineveh
Sparta
Sargon the Great was best known for leading which ancient civilization?
Akkad
Egypt
Gupta
Kush
What is the major characteristic of all polytheistic religions?
They believe in multiple gods.
They believe in one single god.
They do not believe in religious laws.
They do not believe in any gods.
How were the religions of Mesopotamian civilizations like Sumer similar to most other early religions?
They were monotheistic.
They had no social laws.
They were polytheistic.
They had no deities.
How did the invention of the wheel impact Mesopotamian civilizations?
It made it easier for people to transport goods.
It made the military less powerful.
It made religious teachings more popular.
It made it harder to trade with neighboring civilizations.
Which type of art was most closely associated with Mesopotamian culture?
bronze statues
oil paintings
porcelain dolls
relief sculptures
This is a quote from the Epic of Gilgamesh.
This quote provides evidence for which statement?
Mesopotamians were very religious.
Mesopotamians valued writing.
Mesopotamians did not value arts.
Mesopotamians did not have militaries.
The Neolithic Age is best known for what?
the domestication of plants and animals
the use of electricity
the development of colonies
the growth of industry
How did changes in the global climate help start the Neolithic Age?
The beginning of the Ice Age forced humans to create permanent settlements.
Increased storms made nomadic life more dangerous.
Increased droughts forced humans to search for water.
The end of the Ice Age allowed agriculture to begin.
Why was agriculture important to early human civilizations?
It supported religious teachings.
It supported political structures
It created permanent food supplies.
It created military conflicts.
How did the Neolithic Age impact the global human population?
A
B
C D
It became more isolated.
It decreased in size.
It increased in size.
It became less advanced.
Why did nomadic societies become less popular during the Neolithic Age?
Humans no longer practiced religion.
Humans developed permanent settlements.
Animal herds became extinct.
The global climate changed.
How did many early human civilizations attempt to create order within their societies?
A
B
C
D
They became nomadic.
They stopped practicing religion.
They created artwork.
They created governments.
How did the creation of permanent settlements impact early humans?
It decreased the power of religion.
It decreased trade.
It allowed populations to spread out.
It allowed unique cultures to develop.
What is the main reason why early humans created writing systems?
to keep accurate records
to express artistic ideas
to develop new technologies
to create military strategies
What does the abbreviation CE stand for?
common era
complete era
conductive era
counter era
Which two abbreviations refer to the same time period?
BCE and BC
AD and BC
AD and BCE
BCE and CE
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Euphrates River?
1
2
3
4
The Fertile Crescent is located in which region of the world?
Antarctica
Europe
Middle East
South America
This chart lists several civilizations that began in the Fertile Crescent.
Which civilization best completes this chart?
Assyria
Athens
Rome
Sparta
Which were important cities in Mesopotamian civilization?
Select ALL that apply.
Akkad
Egypt
Khufu
Nineveh
Ur
Which element of Mesopotamian culture proves that its societies were polytheistic?
They practiced a religion that believed in one singular god.
They created a written form of laws.
They used a basic system of mathematics.
They practiced a religion that believed in multiple gods.
How did polytheism impact the way most Mesopotamians viewed the world?
They believed that religion did not influence government.
They believed that individual gods controlled different aspects of life.
They believed that one god controlled the government.
They believed that religion did not impact daily life.
How did Mesopotamian civilizations improve farming techniques?
They created machines to plant seeds in dry soil.
They created the plow to help plant seeds.
They created fertilizer to help plants grow.
They created greenhouses to protect plants from weather.
How did metal-smithing impact the technologies of Mesopotamia?
It allowed Mesopotamians to create democratic governments.
It allowed Mesopotamians to decrease trade.
It allowed Mesopotamians to create more advanced tools.
It allowed Mesopotamians to stop farming.
How did the development of cuneiform improve Mesopotamian culture?
It allowed people to create accurate records of information.
It led to the creation of a coin currency.
It helped create nomadic traditions.
It led to the creation of bronze tools and weapons.
This is a drawing of a ziggurat created by one ancient civilization.
Which ancient civilization created this ziggurat?
Alexandria
Egypt
Kush
Sumer
This chart lists several historical events.
What is the best title for this chart?
Developments of Early Civilizations
Developments of Hunter-Gatherer Communities
Developments of Nomadic Cultures
Developments of Monotheistic Religions
How did the creation of permanent settlements impact early humans?
Select ALL that apply.
Food surpluses were created.
Human population increased.
Unique cultures were created.
Nomadic lifestyles became more popular.
Hunter-gatherer communities were created.
What was one reason why early human civilizations created systems of writing?
to form militaries
to create art
to explore new lands
to keep records
Which term is used to describe a period of time near a specific date?
BCE
CE
circa
decade
This is a map of the Middle East.
Which number correctly identifies the location of the Caspian Sea?
1
2
3
4
This chart pairs several ancient cities with the ancient civilizations in which they existed.
Which city best completes this chart?
Alexandria
Rome
Sparta
Ur
How are polytheistic religions different from monotheistic religions?
They believe in one god.
They have temples.
They believe in many gods.
They have written laws.
This is a photograph of a sculpture created in Mesopotamia.
According to this sculpture, which statement about Mesopotamia is true?
Mesopotamians were very religious.
Mesopotamian farms had domesticated animals.
Mesopotamian militaries were very weak.
Mesopotamians were unable to create paintings.
