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Chapter 1 The Beginnings of Civilizations, 10,000–2000 B.C.E.

Multiple-Choice Questions

Multiple-Choice Questions

This activity contains 10 questions.

	Human beings like Otzi, with their general knowledge of the natural world, probably lived   1,000,000 years ago 200,000 years ago In the Paleolithic period 5300 years ago Sometime around 8000B.C.E.

	The statement that the agricultural revolution was portable means that   the knowledge and technology of agriculture could easily be transported from one place to another. Neolithic society became less sedentary. occurred during the Paleolithic period. agricultural sites had to be located near rivers. agriculture was strictly dependent on the existence of wheeled vehicles.

	The founder of the Akkadian Empire in Mesopotamia was   Sargon. Enkidu. Shulgi. Hammurabi. Menes.

	What led to the increase of urban population in Mesopotamia at the expense of the countryside?   New transportation systems. The necessity for small agricultural villages to pool their labor to harness the rich alluvial soils of the rivers. plague the successful expansion of small agricultural villages at the expense of larger urban centers raids by nomadic tribesmen and residents of neighboring towns

	Religion in Egypt during the period of the Old Kingdom was   Had no belief in an afterlife Depended wholly on women. monotheistic Had no priestly caste whatsoever. polytheistic.

	One of the reasons for the collapse of the Old Kingdom in 2200B.C.E. was   Economic stagnation and decline Continued warfare A prolonged religious crisis Invasion from the Sudan. An invasion from Babylon

	The so-called "Battle Axe Cultures" flourished in   Mesopotamia Middle Kingdom Egypt. Ancient Israel. Sumer. Europe.

	Religion in Sumerian society   Was heavily influenced by the volatile climate. Was influenced by ancient Egypt. Was monotheistic. Valued peace above all else Depended chiefly on the wealth of the priestly caste.

	Under the rule of the Akkadian empire, the cities of Mesopotamia   Actually shrunk during the period. Decimated by plague. Were tied to the lucrative agricultural economy. Were sacked and burned. prospered

	Assyria established an imperial identity through   Trade. Agricultural production. By borrowing heavily from the Sumerians. A rich and vibrant cultural life. Warfare.

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