Paleolithic and Neolithic Age Quiz
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What is the primary emphasis of Daoism?

  • Nature (correct)
  • Economic prosperity
  • Knowledge acquisition
  • Political structure

    • According to Laozi, the named is considered the origin of all things.

    False

    What is the term used to describe the concept of 'non-action' in Daoism?

    wu-wei

    The pursuit of learning is to increase day after day, while the pursuit of Dao is to __________.

    <p>decrease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following thinkers with their key concepts:

    <p>Laozi = Daoism Han Fei Zi = Legalism The Master = Polite studies Confucius = Moral development</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common characteristic of the revolutions in thought and religion from 800-200 BCE?

    <p>They developed in ancient river valley civilizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Hebrews first arrived in Palestine around 1900-1600 BCE.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who commanded Moses to lead the Hebrews out of Egypt?

    <p>Yahweh</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kingdom of Israel reached its peak under King __________.

    <p>David</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following stages of the Hebrews' monotheistic revolution with their descriptions:

    <p>Stage One = Hebrews arrive in Palestine and make a pact with God Stage Two = Yahweh commands Moses to lead Hebrews out of Egypt Stage Three = Israelites finalize covenant promising no other gods Stage Four = King David captures Jerusalem</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What period is referred to as the Paleolithic Age?

    <p>Ca. 1 million years ago to 10,000 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Neolithic Age is characterized by nomadic lifestyles.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant development occurred during the Agricultural Revolution?

    <p>Domestication of animals and plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ of Hammurabi is known for its law codes.

    <p>Code</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the archaeological sites with their corresponding time periods:

    <p>Lascaux Rock Art = Ca. 15,000 BCE Gobekli Tepe = Ca. 10,000 BCE Catal Hayuk = Ca. 7400-6000 BCE Ziggurat at Uruk = Third dynasty of UR</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What consequence does a builder face if his constructed house collapses and kills the owner?

    <p>He shall be put to death</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ma’at represents chaos and dishonesty in ancient Egyptian civilization.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Explain the role of a vizier in ancient Egypt.

    <p>The vizier was the superintendent of all the works of the Pharaoh, serving as a chief advisor and administrator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Nile River served as a major __________ connecting Upper and Lower Egypt.

    <p>highway</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following roles to their descriptions:

    <p>Pharaoh = King and a god Nomarch = Noble who administers the nomes Scribe = One who records and writes Osiris = God associated with the afterlife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emerged as a significant aspect of life around 5000 BCE in ancient Egypt?

    <p>The formation of farming villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Book of the Dead outlines the process for the living to prepare for festivals.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the peasant endure in his daily life according to the provided description?

    <p>The peasant faced arduous work, dealing with poor yields, threats from snakes, and struggles to barter for goods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major event occurred in 586 BCE?

    <p>The Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar II defeated Judah</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The kingdom of Israel was unified under King Solomon before splitting into Israel and Judah.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is known as the transmitter of tradition in Confucianism?

    <p>Confucius</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ allowed the Jews to resettle in their homeland after defeating the Babylonians.

    <p>Persians</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following events or concepts with their corresponding years or descriptions:

    <p>Northern kingdom of Israel falls = 722 BCE King Solomon reigns = 970-930 BCE Beginning of Babylonian captivity = 586 BCE Confucius' life = 551-479 BCE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which dynasty is associated with the concept of the Mandate of Heaven?

    <p>Zhou Dynasty</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for the ideal moral leader in Confucianism?

    <p>Junzi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Age of the Prophets emphasized the significance of history in the divine plan.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Paleolithic Age

    • Greek for "Old Stone Age"
    • Lasted from approximately 1 million years ago to 10,000 BCE
    • Characterized by hunters, gatherers, and fishers
    • Nomadic lifestyle in small groups
    • Egalitarian societies
    • Gendered division of labor
    • Transition period began with the end of the last ice age (approximately 10,000 BCE)

    Lascaux Rock Art

    • Created approximately 15,000 BCE
    • Located in Southern France

    Venus of Willendorf

    • Created approximately 27,000 BCE
    • Found in Willendorf, Austria

    Gobekli Tepe

    • Created approximately 10,000 BCE
    • Located in Southeastern Turkey

    Neolithic Age

    • Greek for "New Stone Age"
    • Lasted from approximately 8000 BCE to 3000 BCE
    • Characterized by more precise tools
    • Domestication of animals
    • Domestication of plants
    • Permanent dwellings
    • Catal Huyuk, a significant settlement in Turkey (approximately 7400-6000 BCE) with estimated population of 6000 people, resembling pueblos.

    Early River Valley Civilizations

    • Nile River Valley (Egypt)
    • Nile Valley, used for hunting, fishing, and gathering wild grains
    • 5500 BCE: Sahara begins drying out
    • 5000 BCE: Farming villages emerge
    • Nile River's importance as a communication highway connecting Upper and Lower Egypt

    Other Key Civilizations

    • King Hammurabi's Babylonian Empire (approximately 2125 BCE)
      • Standardized system of weights and measures
      • Code of Hammurabi, famous for its legal code
    • The third dynasty of UR, established in the Akkadian empire (approximately 2125 BCE)
    • Epic of Gilgamesh- a poem about a person trying to make his city great
    • Ziggurat- largest known building

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    Test your knowledge on the Paleolithic and Neolithic Ages, exploring significant developments from the Old Stone Age to early river valley civilizations. Learn about key artifacts like the Venus of Willendorf and the Lascaux rock art. Discover lifestyle changes such as the shift from nomadic to settled communities.

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