Secondary One History Term 1 - Civilization
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What were the four ancient civilizations commonly referred to as?

  • Desert civilizations
  • Urban civilizations
  • River valley civilizations (correct)
  • Mountain civilizations

    • The god Enki is associated with fire in Sumerian mythology.

    False

    Name another important factor that contributed to the development of civilization in Mesopotamia apart from rivers.

    Agriculture

    Enki is commonly depicted as a half-_______, half-fish creature.

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

    Match the Sumerian god to their main attribute or responsibility:

    <p>Enki = God of water Ea = Lord of Apsu Apsu = Fresh waters beneath the earth Capricorn = Astrological sign derived from Enki</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a feature of civilization?

    <p>Animal husbandry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Governments and political leaders emerged to maintain social order in civilizations.

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

    What are two examples of written languages developed in ancient civilizations?

    <p>Cuneiform and hieroglyphics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One major feature of civilization involves the development of ________ that allows for the recording of laws and events.

    <p>written languages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following features of civilization with their descriptions:

    <p>Written languages = Records of events, laws, and trades Government and laws = Social order maintenance and legislation Architecture = Reflection of artistic and technological advancements Art and literature = Distinct cultural expressions and styles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which feature of civilization reflects artistic and technological development?

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

    Art and literature are unimportant aspects of civilization.

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

    Name one reason why written languages were important for civilizations.

    <p>To keep records of events, trades, and laws.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the key features of advanced economies in ancient civilizations?

    <p>Use of barter and trade</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The development of written language was only focused on communication and not on art forms like poetry.

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

    Name one characteristic of the complex and organized religions of ancient civilizations.

    <p>Elaborate rituals and ceremonies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Ancient civilizations often experienced a surplus in _____ due to advanced agriculture.

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

    Match the following ancient civilization features with their descriptions:

    <p>Urbanization = Growth of large urban settlements Job specialization = People performing different functions Scientific development = Understanding the natural world Religion = Structured belief systems and rituals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which rivers were crucial to the development of Sumer in Mesopotamia?

    <p>Euphrates and Tigris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Mediterranean climate in the Fertile Crescent includes mild and rainy winters and hot dry summers.

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

    What is one reason ancient civilizations developed new inventions and practical tools?

    <p>To meet the needs of society</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a feature of civilization?

    <p>Nomadic lifestyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Art and literature contribute to a highly developed culture and can include various forms such as ________ and music.

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

    What aspect of civilization reflects artistic and technological progress?

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

    The development of written language was solely focused on communication.

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

    Identify one major feature of civilization related to community structure.

    <p>Government and laws</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic made ancient civilizations thrive in river valleys?

    <p>Access to fresh water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Enki is primarily associated with the sea and sea creatures in Sumerian mythology.

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

    What is the role of Enki in Sumerian mythology?

    <p>Enki is the god of water and creator of man, who fixed boundaries and assigned roles to gods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Sumerian civilization evolved around the _______ rivers.

    <p>Tigris and Euphrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following Sumerian gods with their attributes:

    <p>Enki = God of water and creation Ea = Lord of fresh waters Inanna = Goddess of love and war Ninhursag = Goddess of fertility and earth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following characteristics is NOT typically associated with ancient civilizations?

    <p>Nomadic lifestyles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Written language in ancient civilizations developed solely for practical purposes.

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

    What natural features played a significant role in the development of early civilizations such as Mesopotamia?

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

    The two major rivers identified as crucial to the growth of Sumer in Mesopotamia are the __________ and the __________.

    <p>Euphrates, Tigris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following characteristics of civilizations with their descriptions:

    <p>Advanced economy = Use of money and bartering Urbanization = Growth of cities as civilization centers Art and literature = Forms of expression like poetry and calligraphy Religious beliefs = Complex belief systems often linked to nature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a common aspect of advanced economic activities in ancient civilizations?

    <p>Job specialization and surplus production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    All ancient civilizations developed without the influence of their ancestors' experiences.

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

    Name a factor that contributed to urbanization in ancient civilizations.

    <p>Public infrastructure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were the major population group of Hong Kong until the 10th century?

    <p>Yue and Yao People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the literal translation of the word "Hakka"?

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

    What is the preferred name for "Boat People"?

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

    The Fuklo (Hoklo) originally settled in Hong Kong around the 12th century.

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

    What type of dwellings are known as "walled villages"?

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

    Which dialect did both the Cantonese and Hakka people speak?

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

    Which group traditionally made their living from fishing and pearl diving?

    <p>Boat People</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the historical buildings that honored the ancestors of a particular clan?

    <p>Ancestral Halls</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Both boys and girls could receive education in early Hong Kong.

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

    What are the five major clans in the New Territories?

    <p>The Tangs, The Mans, The Lius, The Haus, The Pangs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a Jinshi 進士 represent in early Hong Kong?

    <p>A Jinshi was a scholar who passed the Imperial Examinations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is Man Tin Cheung 文天祥?

    <p>Man Tin Cheung was a famous patriotic hero of the Southern Sung Dynasty.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term is used to describe the four ancient civilizations discussed in the text?

    <p>River valley civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these is NOT a feature of civilization as described in the provided text?

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

    The Fertile Crescent is located in modern-day Iraq and Syria.

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

    What were the two main rivers that shaped the Fertile Crescent?

    <p>The Euphrates and the Tigris</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What god is specifically mentioned in the text in relation to Mesopotamian water and creation myths?

    <p>Ea (or Enki)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Besides rivers, what is another crucial factor mentioned in the text that contributed to the development of civilization in Mesopotamia?

    <p>Mediterranean climate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these was NOT mentioned as a major clan that settled in the New Territories during the Sung and Ming Dynasties?

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

    What did the Hakka people build to protect themselves from bandits and pirates?

    <p>Walled villages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Cantonese people primarily rely on for their livelihood?

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

    Which religious figures were specifically mentioned as being worshipped by the Cantonese and Hakka people?

    <p>Chou Wong Yi Kung, Kwan Tai, and Pao Kung</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Tanka people were allowed to participate in the Imperial Examinations.

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

    What was a significant way the Hakka people traded and cooperated with the Cantonese?

    <p>Salt-making, brick making, quarrying, and stone cutting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    2024-2025 Secondary One History (Term 1) - Topic 3: Civilization

    • Learning Objectives: Students are expected to learn about civilization, its definition, six major features, and the environmental conditions of the Fertile Crescent. Skills in identifying, describing features, and explaining reasons are also targeted.

    • Task 1: Students are required to watch a video about urbanization in cities and prepare key developments between prehistoric and present times. Key terms and visuals documenting development should be noted. Students need to refer to the student version for help.

    • Civilization Features (Mind Map): Civilization is comprised of interconnected elements:

    • Urbanization/Cities: Physical settlements and urban development.

    • Written Languages: Record-keeping and communication, including forms of art like poetry and calligraphy.

    • Government and Laws: Maintaining order, establishing rules, and governing structures.

    • Architecture: Large buildings and monuments, showcasing artistic and technological advancement.

    • Science and Technology: Utilizing knowledge of the natural world and creating new inventions.

    • Advanced Economic Activities: Trade, surplus production, and the use of money;

    • Religion: Complex religious beliefs, rituals, and institutions.

    • Art and Literature: A variety of creative expressions, such as music, painting, sculpture and pottery.

    • Civilization Features (More Detailed):

    • Written Languages: Recording important events, trades, and governmental matters, including art forms like poetry and calligraphy.

    • Government and Laws: Establishing social order and rules through political leaders (like kings).

    • Architecture: Monumental constructions reflecting artistic skill and technological advancement. These are also a representation of a larger civilization.

    • Art and Literature: Highly developed, exhibiting unique styles in different art forms like painting, pottery, sculpture, music, etc.

    • Religion: Complex systems of beliefs and religious leaders. Ritual activities and belief systems related often times to the environment and ensuring prosperity.

    • Economic Activities: Advanced agriculture leads to surplus, and using money and bartering for trade.

    • Further Aspects of Civilization from the Text:

    • Job Specialization: Different roles within society to meet diverse needs.

    • Scientific and Technological Development: Progress builds upon prior experiences and understanding of nature.

    • Urbanization: Growth of large settlements like cities into the centers of civilizations.

    • Mesopotamian Civilization (as Example): The Fertile Crescent area, specifically Mesopotamia, held the earliest known civilization in the world, according to archaeologists. The location between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, the region's climate, and 6,000 years of agricultural settlement led to the development of early urban centers.

    • River Valley Civilizations: The four civilizations are known as river valley civilizations because the water source facilitated transportation, trade, and resource availability - crucial factors for their development.

    • Factors Contributing to Mesopotamian Civilization: Besides the rivers, other key factors include advanced agriculture producing surplus, and thus allowing specialization and complex systems of governance.

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    Explore the concept of civilization in this quiz, focusing on its key features and the environmental conditions of the Fertile Crescent. This assessment includes identifying, describing, and explaining fundamental elements of urbanization, written languages, government, and architecture. Enhance your understanding of how these components interconnect and shape societal structures.

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