Test Review Unit 1

What factors likely contributed to the Neolithic Revolution? Climate change Increased in human population Trial and experimentation Increased domestication of animals

Societies during this era where characterized by Organized governments Systems of writing Development of religion Economic systems Social structure Development of Intellectual and Arts

How did the Neolithic Revolution alter the social patterns of humans? Led to creation of settled communities

What is a theocracy? The head of government is also the head of the country’s religion or a god

What was a lasting impact of Hammurabi’s Code? Laws were more consistent and predictable

How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar? Both originated in India

Which scientific achievements are attributed to ancient Egyptians? First to use geometry First to use stone columns First to create a solar calendar

Which empire was the first to use city planning and a sewer system? Indus River Valley Civilization

Which civilization was the first to develop the cuneiform script on wet clay tablets? Sumerian in Mesopotamia

What is the primary goal of Confucianism? Restore social order through proper behavior

Why were the early Indus River Valley settlements forced to change locations? The Indus River occasionally changed course

What was Egypt called the “gift of the Nile”? Irrigation from the Nile provided farming in the desert

How did the transition to farming influence the development of government? Government were needed to organize large community projects

Where are the four river valley civilizations located?

How do your vocab words apply?