Unit 1 Test Review

Terms Paleolithic- “Old” Stone Age- men 1st use fire to control their environment Neolithic Revolution- The change that occurred when people leaned how to plant and grown crops, and heard animals Agriculture- Farming Civilization- a complex culture in which large numbers of people share a number of common elements (religion, social structure, art)

Terms Mesopotamia- The land between two rivers, the 1st river valley civilization Indus River Valley- the river valley located in India Yellow River Valley- the river valley located in China Polytheistic- many gods Monotheistic- one god

Terms Ten Commandments- written laws for the Hebrews Hammurabi's code- written laws for the Babylon

Forms Of Government Monarchy-Kings and Queens Dynasty- Emperor, ruling family Theocracy- religion rules the government example: priests

Sequencing Major Events Paleolithich Era Humans can control their environment Neolithic Revolution Permanent Settlements River Valley Civilizations

What triggered the Neolithic Revolution? People started to farm and domesticate animals What are the effects of the Neolithic Revolution? Surplus of food, establishment of permanent settlements, development of writing system and religions Why did people settle in River Valleys? Had fertile soil, fresh water, warm climates

How did the role of women change in the Neolithic Revolution? Women became unequal to men What was a major contribution of Hammurabi’s Code and the Jewish 10 Commandments? Established written laws What was the major difference between Judaism and all other major religions of that time? It is monothesitic

List the 6 Major characteristics of civilization Cities Government Religion Social Structures Writing Art