What is a characteristic of a civilization?
The absence of a governing body
The lack of a shared religion
The absence of written language
The existence of different cities
Which civilization is considered to be the first true civilization?
Indus Valley civilization
Mesopotamian civilization
Chinese civilization
Egyptian civilization
What is one factor that contributed to the development of early trade networks?
The decline of civilizations
The discovery of fire
The invention of the wheel
The surplus of goods and specialized tradesmen
When did the Neolithic revolution likely begin?
Around 10000 BC
Around 1000 BC
Around 500 AD
Around 5000 BC
What is one example of an early civilization in the Indus Valley?
Aztecs
Harappans
Mayans
Incas
What is one lasting impact of the Neolithic revolution?
The invention of the wheel
The development of advanced technology
The disappearance of written language
The creation of cities and civilizations
What is one outcome of the development of early civilizations?
Decline in population
Increase in cultural exchange
Decrease in trade
Absence of social structure
What is one possible reason for the development of agriculture and civilization?
Lack of resources
Advances in technology
Changing climate
Decrease in population
What is the Neolithic revolution also known as?
The Bronze Age
The Agricultural Revolution
The Paleolithic era
The Stone Age
What major change occurred during the Neolithic revolution?
The domestication of animals and the practice of agriculture
The invention of the wheel
The discovery of fire
The development of writing
What region is believed to be the birthplace of the Neolithic revolution?
South America
Middle East (Fertile Crescent)
Africa
Europe
What is one outcome of the Neolithic revolution?
The decline of human population
The development of advanced technology
The return to a hunter-gatherer lifestyle
The disappearance of cities and civilizations
True or False: We will have a great time in Mr. Mercuro's History class this year?
True!!
What is one reason why trade between civilizations was time-consuming and sometimes dangerous?
The abundance of resources in each civilization
The lack of established trade routes
The decline of population
The absence of written language
What is the Neolithic era?
The period after the Bronze Age
The period before the Stone Age
The period before the Agricultural Revolution
The period after the Paleolithic and Mesolithic eras
What is one reason why the Neolithic revolution was significant?
It allowed for the creation of cities and civilizations
It introduced the use of stone tools
It led to the discovery of fire
It led to the invention of bronze tools
What is one example of an early civilization in the Middle East?
Sumerians
Greeks
Vikings
Romans
What is one characteristic of the Bronze Age?
Absence of cities and civilizations
Development of written language
Utilization of bronze tools and weapons
Exclusive use of stone tools
Which region is associated with the birth of the first civilizations?
Africa
South America
Middle East (Fertile Crescent)
Europe
What is one product that was commonly traded between civilizations?
Animal hides
Wooden sculptures
Spices
Stone tools
What is one example of an early civilization in Egypt?
Babylonians
Persians
Pharaohs
Assyrians