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Unit 1 Study Cards
Unit 1-Ancient Civilizations
Question | Answer |
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What human activity is most associated with the Neolithic Revolution? | Agriculture of Farming, including the domestication of animals. |
A ziggurat can best be compared to a | Monumental Structure or like a Pyramid |
Why is specialized labor fundamental to the growth of complex institutions | Create opportunities for cultural growth and technological advancements. |
If you believe in more than one god, then you practice.. | Polytheism |
Considered one of the oldest of the ancient law codes, Hammurabi's code consisted of two main themes: | "eye for an eye" and different punishment for different social classes |
The consistent flooding and it use as a natural resource for food and transportation, had Egypt known as the.. | Gift of the Nile |
Before the Neolithic Revolution, the economic pattern of humans could best be described as.. | Hunters-gatherers |
Why did early civilizations create institutions, such as the government? | As farming required irrigation and land was owned or controlled by various individuals and fair decisions had to be made. |
Which answer best describes a dynasty? | A family who rules for long periods of time |
Which ancient civilization practiced the Mandate of Heaven? | Ancient China |
What is Confucianism? | A set of ethical rules that focuses on respect for elders. |
What was the writing in Ancient Egypt called? | Hieroglyphics |
Which ancient civilization has a community sewer system? | India (Indus River) |
Reincarnation means... | A soul is reborn into another entity |
The first writing is called... | Cuneiform |