| A | B |
| A Geographic factor most likely contributed to the beginning of the Neolithic Revolution | Climate change led to longer growing seasons |
| How did all the Neolithic Revolution alter the social patterns of humans? | Allowed people to settle down and create communities. |
| Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy? | Egypt had a God-King (Government run by God) |
| Which lasting impact did Hammurabi's Code have on law? | Consistent and predictable |
| How are the origins of Hinduism and Buddhism similar? | Both founded in India. |
| List 3 changes to human societies that resulted from the Neolithic Revolution. | Population grew faster. Advanced cities developed along rivers and deltas. Specialized workers were produced - artisans. |
| List three specific achievements that can be attributed to Ancient Egyptians. | First to use Geometry. First to use stone columns. First to create solar calendar. |
| Which ancient civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets. | Sumerians |
| Which objective is a primary goal of Confucianism? | Restore social order through proper behavior. |
| Why were early Indus River Valley settlements sometimes forced to change location? | River changed course from time to time. |
| Why was Egypt called the "Gift of the Nile?" | Irrigation from it's waters provided farming for desert region. |
| How was Egypt vulnerable to invasion in ancient history? | Through the Mediterranian Sea |
| Which factor most influenced the location of early civilizations? | Water: Early civilizations founded in river valleys. |
| What is technological diffusion? | Transferring new technology from one civilization to another. |
| A metal coin, a piece of woven silk and a clay tablet with writing are all evidence of a _______. | Civilization |
| How did the transition of farming influence the development of givernment? | Organization was needed as people settled and populated small areas |
| A ________ is characterized by a family maintaining power for several generations. | Dynasty |
| _______ contributed to the spread of Christiananity by traveling around the Roman Empire as a missionary spreading the Gospel. | Apostle Paul |
| Democracy is a characteristic of classical civilizations that was NOT inherited from _____ Civilizations | River |
| This classical civilization is considered the birthplace of democracy. | Greece |