1. Unit 1 Test Review

2. 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)

3. 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

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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

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