Early civilizations unit test answers
How is the creation of new jobs a societal change related to the Neolithic Revolution?
Fewer people were needed to produce food, so they had the opportunity to develop new skills.
Which of the following does the tablet of the Code of Hammurabi provide an example of?
written laws
What event ended the Hellenistic period of Egypt?
the death of Cleopatra in 30 BCE
Which of these technologies was a cultural development in ancient Egypt?
hygiene products
Sargon the Great likely established the world’s great empire. Which empire was this?
Akkadian Empire
Because of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, why did political leaders become necessary in large civilizations?
Large civilizations needed leadership and organization.
How did Mesopotamia acquire the people they enslaved?
from war with other areas
Why was written language likely developed?
It allowed trade over long distances.
How did ancient Egyptians use written language to keep records and grow their economy?
Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics to create business systems, which grew their economy.
Which of the following statements specifies the cause-and-effect relationship of river valley civilizations’ laws changing over time?
Mesopotamia leadership changed the law from the Code of Ur-Nammu to the Code of Hammurabi that used a law of retaliation.
Which statement explains how the Hebrew Bible and the Jewish exodus connect with later religions?
The Hebrew Bible is the foundation of the Jewish faith that includes the Jewish exodus, which set the foundation for Christianity and Islam.
What trade route passed through the middle of the Kushan Empire?
the Silk Road
What is the Gupta Empire remembered for?
The Gupta Empire is remembered for its strong military, efficient administration system, and advances in knowledge.
Which of the following elements of a centralized government did Chandragupta Maurya use in India?
standardized taxes
Which of the following was the MAIN religion of the Kushan Empire?
Greek and Roman polytheism
In 1–2 sentences, analyze the way the domestication of plants and animals led to complex societies.
The domestication of plants and animals allowed for reliable food production, which in turn led to the development of settled communities, surplus agriculture, and complex societies. It enabled people to transition from nomadic lifestyles to agricultural societies, fostering population growth and specialization of labor.
The ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia civilizations were very similar in nature, but also very different. Compare the key components of ancient civilization. What are the key similarities and differences between these two civilizations? Explain how these two civilizations are similar and different in 3–5 sentences.
In 3–5 sentences, compare and contrast the social organization of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia.
In 1–2 sentences, explain how the cultural practices of river valley civilizations connect to classical civilizations.
Which statement BEST describes a long-term effect of trade routes established in early civilizations?
Islam has a strong presence in Southeast Asia.
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