Question 1

A good definition of history is ____________________.

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Question 2

The use of iron had all of the following effects EXCEPT

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The primary effects of the use of iron included changing warfare due to stronger weapons, bringing new areas into cultivation with more durable tools, creating more durable tools themselves, and providing a cheaper alternative to materials like bronze. While iron did influence art, its direct impact on creating art forms is not as significant or direct as its other effects.

Question 3

The physical change with the most significant impact on humans during the Paleolithic was their ____________________.

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Question 4

____________________ is the ability that is the primary indicator of the development of human beings.

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Question 5

Which of the following artifacts is considered to be the earliest human artwork?

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Rock and cave paintings are considered to be the earliest human artwork, with some examples dating back over 40,000 years. Other forms of artistic expression, such as clay pots and bronze art forms, came later in human history. Law scrolls, while important documents, are not considered works of art. Çatal Hüyük is an archaeological site in Turkey that contains many examples of ancient art, but is not a specific artifact itself.

Question 6

What was a disadvantage of bronze when compared to iron?

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Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, was difficult to obtain because both metals had to be mined separately and then combined. This made the production of bronze more complex and resource-intensive compared to iron, which could be smelted directly from its ores.

Question 7

The first metal used by humans appears to have been copper, then bronze came into widespread use, but ____________________ is the key metal of history because it was more common, cheaper, lasted longer, and held an edge better than previous metals.

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Question 8

Agrarian civilizations had social values that emphasized

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Agrarian civilizations typically placed a great emphasis on family and kin relationships because these were necessary for the success of their agricultural and pastoral economies. Family members often worked together in agricultural labor or animal husbandry, and family structures determined inheritance patterns and alliances between different households. Additionally, many agrarian civilizations developed complex hierarchies based on social status and birth, further reinforcing the importance of family and kinship ties.

Question 9

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Neolithic religions?

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There is no evidence that suggests only males could communicate with the gods in Neolithic religions. In fact, many goddesses were worshipped and had priestesses who acted as their intermediaries.

Question 10

Agrarian civilizations believed time to be ____________________.

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Question 11

The basic social unit during the Paleolithic Age was the ____________________.

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Question 12

Which of the following groups would NOT have been a member of an agrarian society?

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Question 13

Rivers were a prominent geographical feature in the early development of civilizations, and these rivers tended to have very different characteristics. Which of the following civilizations had a river that was usually peaceful and predictable?

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The Nile River in Egypt was known for being predictable and peaceful, unlike the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in Mesopotamia, the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers in China, and the various rivers in Central America and the Southwestern Steppes that were prone to flooding and other unpredictable behaviors.

Question 14

The study of past cultures and civilizations through an examination of their artifacts, or anything made by humans, is known as ____________________.

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Question 15

Which metal is referred to as the key metal of history?

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Iron is referred to as the key metal of history because it played a significant role in the development of human civilization, from the Iron Age to the Industrial Revolution. It was used for weapons, tools, and machinery, leading to advancements in agriculture, transportation, and manufacturing.

Question 16

It is thought that women played a significant role in Neolithic societies based on farming; those societies developed into a ____________________, or a society characterized by female social and political dominance.

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Question 17

Significant changes in human societies, such as expanding populations, permanent settlements, private property and systematized regulation for the protection of private rights, as well as specialization of labor, came about during the ____________________.

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Question 18

When considering the many needs of advancing civilizations, which of the following geographical features would most likely help an early society develop?

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Rivers provide a reliable source of water for drinking, irrigation, and transportation. They also bring nutrient-rich sediment to the surrounding land, making it more fertile for agriculture. Early societies could develop near rivers and utilize them for their basic needs, leading to the growth of civilizations.

Question 19

Which animal was among the last domesticated?

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Horses were among the last animals to be domesticated, around 4000 to 3500 BCE, which is later than the domestication of dogs, sheep, goats, and pigs.

Question 20

____________________ lived a nomadic lifestyle that required frequent raiding and skills in mounted warfare to survive.

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Quiz 1: The Earliest Human Societies