Question 1

Which of the following constituted one of the major differences between foraging societies and the first states?

Accepted Answer

A)   Foraging societies had a rigid social structure, while states were far more egalitarian in character.
B)   Foraging societies were generally peaceful, while states engaged in regular violence.
C)   Foraging societies were generally more egalitarian, while states were composed of a much more rigid social hierarchy.
D)   Women held little power in foraging societies, while they became prominent leaders in early states.E) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about the neolithic era?

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A)   The neolithic era was marked by a growth in the size of permanent human settlements.
B)   The neolithic era was marked by a series of technological innovations, including finer stone blades and houses made of sun-dried mud bricks.
C)   The neolithic era is known for the introduction of copper tools and utensils.
D)   The neolithic era is said to have ended around 4500 B.C.E.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which of the following is an important similarity between the domestication of animals and the domestication of plants by early human societies?

Accepted Answer

A)   They both arose from careful observations of the natural world by early human communities.
B)   They both arose rapidly after their initial introduction.
C)   Men were the primary innovators in both.
D)   They both arose in a somewhat haphazard fashion and developed over long stretches of time.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The relative uniformity in the size of Harappan dwellings suggests what about this society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Inhabitants of these cities were not wealthy enough to construct large and ornate structures.
B)   Harappan society did not possess the technology capable to construct large architectural structures.
C)   Harappan society might have been more egalitarian and less socially divided than other ancient societies.
D)   Harappan society had no ruling elites and was governed by democratic principles.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Copper metallurgy seems to have originated in which region?

Accepted Answer

A)   Anatolia
B)   China
C)   the Mediterranean
D)   the AmericasE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 6

Which of the following best describes the relationship between religious leaders and ruling elites in Sumer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Religious leaders and ruling elites were often at odds with one another and frequently vied for power.
B)   Rulers were subject to religious leaders.
C)   Religious leaders remained largely separate from matters of state and meddled little in the affairs of rulers.
D)   Religious leaders took part in the spiritual as well as logistical management of society, and there was a great deal of overlap between rulers and spiritual leaders.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 7

Ancient Egypt differed from Mesopotamia in which important aspect?

Accepted Answer

A)   Ancient Egypt was largely matriarchal.
B)   Ancient Egypt did not have a reliable source of water such as the Tigris and Euphrates.
C)   Ancient Egypt was one unified territory as opposed to a collection of strong city-states.
D)   Ancient Egyptians never formed their own system of writing.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

A city can best be defined as

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A)   any settlement with more than 10,000 inhabitants.
B)   a settlement with a distinctive leader and ruling class.
C)   a settlement with a multitude of occupations, whose inhabitants relied on food brought in from outside sources.
D)   a permanent settlement whose survival depended little on farming or organized agriculture.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A consequence of the increasing social complexity of early farming settlements was

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A)   the equal distribution of food among inhabitants of a given community.
B)   an inequitable relationship between men and women.
C)   the concentration of wealth in the hands of certain individuals and families.
D)   a lower birth rate among women.E) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

How did the ecological conditions of Mesopotamia contribute to a dramatic rise in population density beginning around 4000 B.C.E.?

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A)   A series of volcanic eruptions forced villagers on the outskirts to seek safety in larger and more central settlements.
B)   An increase in annual rainfall ensured more reliable crop yields.
C)   A decrease in rainfall prompted farmers to innovate new ways of storing food and prevented villagers from simply migrating to find new sources of food.
D)   An increase in annual rainfall caused massive flooding and drove villagers from their homes toward urban centers.E) B) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 11

Cities of the Indus valley were characterized by

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A)   a disorganized jumble of streets.
B)   an organized grid of streets.
C)   the absence of any sewage system.
D)   no permanent houses or structures.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 12

The term patriarchy refers to a society in which

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A)   women hold more power than men.
B)   men hold more power than women.
C)   men and women share power equally.
D)   men hold military power and women hold religious authority.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 13

The moon god Nannar is a deity from which early civilization?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sumer
B)   Greece
C)   Indus valley
D)   EgyptE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 14

Sargon and his successors are said to be responsible for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   creating the first known empire by conquering several Sumerian cities
B)   creating the Sumerian system of writing known as cuneiform
C)   establishing the first known city-state in Sumer
D)   creating a reliable taxation system in SumerE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the role of bureaucracy in ancient Sumer?

Accepted Answer

A)   Bureaucracy was an inefficient form of governance that often greatly weakened the authority of Sumerian kings.
B)   Sumerians used bureaucrats sparingly and preferred to rule as directly as possible.
C)   The use of bureaucrats enabled Sumerian kings to extend their rule over a much larger territory than they could manage alone.
D)   Sumerian subjects often transferred their loyalty to the king to local bureaucrats and thereby greatly weakened the power of the supreme ruler.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

Which of the following was a consequence of writing in Sumerian society?

Accepted Answer

A)   Sumerian society was relatively culturally uniform.
B)   Women rose to great power as scribes and scholars.
C)   All of Sumer's inhabitants were literate.
D)   The tradition of passing down stories orally all but disappeared.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 17

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Question 18

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Question 19

For most of their history, humans engaged in which of the following activities?

Accepted Answer

A)   the construction of complex civilizations
B)   hunting and gathering
C)   organized agriculture
D)   the building of large and densely populated citiesE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 20

Which of the following best describes the relationship between humans and the environment in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

A)   Humans had to constantly innovate ways to alter their environment to accommodate rapid population growth.
B)   Religious beliefs prevented humans from tampering with the environment.
C)   Periodic environmental disasters led to the frequent social collapse of large settlements.
D)   Only farmers had sufficient knowledge to manipulate the surrounding environment.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

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