Prehistory and Ancient River Valley LET’S PLAY! Prehistory and Ancient River Valley Who wants to be a… Expert on Early People?! 1

A: Build floating gardens to grow corn What action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations? A: Build floating gardens to grow corn B: Establishing representative democracies C: Developing a writing system using cuneiform D: Constructing Hindu temples

A: Building floating gardens to grow corn What action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations? A: Building floating gardens to grow corn B: Establishing representative democracies C: Developing a writing system using cuneiform D: Constructing Hindu temples

The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because A: People started using animal skins for clothing B: Farming led to settled communities C: Copper was first used to improve stone tools D: Cave paintings recorder the activities of nomadic groups

A: People started using animal skins The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in human history mainly because A: People started using animal skins for clothing B: Farming led to settled communities C: Copper was first used to improve stone tools D: Cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups

A: Drawings on cave walls Which factor most influenced the construction of semipermanent settlements during the Neolithic period? A: Drawings on cave walls B: Ability of harness fire C: Production of surplus food D: Introduction of fishing nets

Which factor most influenced the construction of semi permanent settlements during the Neolithic period? A: Drawings on cave walls B: Ability to harness fire C: Production of surplus food D: Introduction of fishing nets

Which description best fits the Neolithic Revolution? A: Shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life B: Moving from urban centers to rural centers C: Using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production D: Replacing human laborers with machines

Which description best first the Neolithic Revolution? A: Shifting from hunting and gathering to farming as a way of life B: Moving from urban centers to rural centers C: Using petrochemical fertilizers and pesticides to increase production D: Replacing human laborers with machines

Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations? A: Recording events in cave paintings B: Developing democratic traditions C: Spreading monotheistic religious customs D: Using irrigation systems

Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations? A: Recording events in cave paintings B: Developing democratic traditions C: Spreading monotheistic religious customs D: Using irrigation systems

In which economic system used by early civilizations are decisions about the distribution of goods based primarily on customs, beliefs, and habits? A: Mixed B: Traditional C: Free-market D: Command

of goods based primarily on customs, beliefs, and habits? In which economic system used by early civilizations are decisions about the distribution of goods based primarily on customs, beliefs, and habits? A: Mixed B: Traditional C: Free-market D: Command

C: Locations near a strait Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations? A: River Valleys B: Cool temperatures C: Locations near a strait D: Mountains

C: Locations near a strait Which geographic factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations? A: River Valleys B: Cool temperatures C: Locations near a strait D: Mountains

C: Favorable geography Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia? A: Political harmony B: Religious differences C: Favorable geography D: Universal education

Which factor led to the development of civilizations in ancient Mesopotamia? A: Political harmony B: Religious differences C: Favorable geography D: Universal education

Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies? A: Education B: Birth C: Geographic location D: Individual achievement

Which factor most influenced a person’s social position in early Indian societies? A: Education B: Birth C: Geographic location D: Individual achievement

C: Neolithic Revolution During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur? A: Iron Age B: Old Stone Age C: Neolithic Revolution D: Scientific Revolution

During which period did the domestication of animals and growing of crops first occur? A: Iron Age B: Old Stone Age C: Neolithic Revolution D: Scientific Revolution

B: Climate and geography favored One reason early civilizations developed in Egypt, Indus, and the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in Mesopotamia is because A: Vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing B: Climate and geography favored agriculture C: Rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles D: Natural barriers provided protection from invasions

in Mesopotamia is because One reason early civilizations developed in Egypt, Indus, and the Tigris-Euphrates Valley in Mesopotamia is because A: Vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing B: Climate and geography favored agriculture C: Rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles D: Natural barriers provided protection from invasions

Final Question…

Take out a piece of loose-leaf and work with your group to answer the following question: Describe how the Paleolithic and Neolithic Revolutions impacted history.