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2831483069ArchaeologyStudy of human history through excavation of sites and analysis of artifacts and other physical remains0
2831484337AnthropologyComparative study of human societies and cultures and their development1
2831485110civilizationcomplex culture with highly organized social order2
2831486691hunting and gatheringNomadic3
2831486759planting and taming of plants and animalsAgricultural/Pastoral4
2831489606efficient farming, food surplus, and if they are near bodies of waterWhy do cities develop?5
2831491614people posses a need for leadership and protectionWhy is there a need for government?6
2831494511to explain the unknown and lifeWhy is there a need for religion?7
2831496792upper class- enjoyed greatest benefits (land ownership, wealth, resources) middle and lower class- supported the upper classTwo main parts of social classes8
2831500818expression, accurate record keeping, wealth and power, and communicationWhat was the point of a writing system?9
2831504613it displayed beliefs and connected to the divine, and architecture gave a place to worship and sacrificeWhat was the point of art and architecture?10
2831509352focusing one's efforts in one area of expertiseWhat is Job Specialization?11
2831515334Public worksmathematic and scientific contributions, systems, aqueducts, roads, tunnels, bridges, and other fortifications.12
2831524333Instead of the agricultural revolution being a step towards a better life, it was possibly the worst thing to ever occur to man.What was the main point of the Diamond Article?13
2831528794third phase of development among the people of the ancient worldWhat is the definition of the Bronze Age?14
2831529315Paleolithic EraPhase I of the Bronze Age15
2831529937Neolithic EraPhase II of the Bronze Age16
2831531928Middle EastWhere did the Iron Age begin?17
2831533395The HittitesWho was Iron first used by?18
2831535017AnatoliaWhere did the Hittites originate from?19
2831539640kingsMesopotamian gov't was often led by20
2831541178you hold control over a certain areaWhat does Held Territorial Sovereignty mean?21
2831543710betweenWhat does "Meso" mean?22
2831544513riversWhat does "potomoi" mean?23
2831546784Land between riversWhat does "Mesopotamia" mean?24
2831548564Fertile CrescentWhere was Mesopotamia located geographically?25
2831551003hunter gatherer to argrarianSumerians were first to go to from ____to _____?26
2831555675phase of the Stone AgeWhat does Paleolithic mean?27
2831557103rockWhat does Lithos mean?28
2831557779oldWhat does Paleo mean?29
2831561019Mesopotamia (Euphrates and Tigris River Valley)What is the pictured civilization?30
2831565225Huang He River Valley (Shang Dynasty)What is the red pictured civilization?31
2831569082Nile River Valley (Ancient Egypt)What is the pictured civilization?32
2831579107Mesoamerica (Olmec)What is the pictured civilization?33
2831582725Andean Region (Chavin)What is the pictured civilization?34
2831587493Indus River Valley (Harrapa)What is the pictured civilization?35
2838294085MesopotamiaWhere is Epic of Gilgamesh from?36
2838296453Epic of GilgameshLong poem depicting heroic deeds. Originated in Mesopotamia.37
2838297815CuneiformMesopotamian form of writing38
2838299244City-States, ZiggurattsMesopotamian Architecture39
2838301404Vedism, HinduismMesopotamian New Religious beliefs40
2838438659grow food and domesticate animalsDuring the Neolithic revolution, people learned how to - create writing systems -grow food and domesticate animals -build fires -make bronze weapons41
2838472238the earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley in East AfricaRecent archaeological studies support the theory that - the earliest humans evolved in the Great Rift Valley in East Africa - farming societies developed before hunting and gathering societies - all the continents were settled at the same time - the wheel was used by all ancient societies42
2838472239achievements of ancient civilizationsWhich heading would be most appropriate on the blank line below? a. ziggurats- Sumerians b . iron tools- Kushites c. alphabet- Phoenicians - Economic changes in the ancient world - buildings of the ancient civilizations - achievements of ancient civilizations - early civilizations and their reforms43
2838484976had rich soils from annual floodsThe river valleys of the Tigris and Euphrates, the Nile, and the Indus were each centers of civilization because they - had rich deposits of iron ore and coal - were isolated from other cultural influences - had rich soils from annual floods - were easy to defend from invasion44
2844781562567 BCE, 214 BCE, 213 CE, 566 CEWhich group of dates is arranged in correct chronological order? (A) 567 BCE 214 BCE 213 CE 566 CE (B) 123 BCE 134 BCE 238 BCE 480 CE (C) 37 BCE 38 BCE 98 CE 1995 CE (D) 557 CE 234 CE 56 BCE 222 BCE45
2844784293written forms of communicationWhich characteristic was common to the ancient civilizations of Egypt and China? (A) nomadic lifestyle (B) influence of European cultures (C) monotheistic religion (D) written forms of communication46
2844786726Egyptians produced the most beautiful art works of the ancient worldWhich statement about ancient Egyptian civilization expresses an opinion rather than a historical fact? (A) The ancient Egyptians had a written language. (B) Ancient Egypt was protected from invasion by the surrounding desert. (C) Egyptians produced the most beautiful art works of the ancient world. (D) The pyramids were tombs built for the pharaohs.47
2844791562differences exist between social classes"If a seignior (noble) has knocked out the tooth of a seignior of his own rank, they shall knock out his tooth. But if he has knocked out a commoner's tooth, he shall play one-third mina of silver" Which ancient Babylonian belief does this portion of Hammurabi's law code reflect? (A) All men are equal under the law. (B) Physical punishment is preferable to paying a fine. (C) Differences exist between social classes. (D) Violence must always be punished with violence.48
2844794881C, B, A, DFour events in early global history are listed below. A. The rise of Egyptian civilization B. The Neolithic Revolution begins C. Homo Sapiens make their first appearance D. The Phoenicians invent the alphabet Which is the correct chronological order of these events? (A) B A C D (B) D C A B (C) A B D C (D) C B A D49
2844800367rich soil along the river was ideal for farmingOne reason for the rise of civilization along the Huang He was that (A) its location protected it from invasion by land (B) rich soil along the river was ideal for farming (C) it provided a direct route between Europe and Asia (D) it flowed into the Mediterranean Sea50
2844810914monothesimAn important characteristic of Judaism is the belief in (A) many gods (B) monotheism (C) reincarnation (D) the New Testament51

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