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What was the primary significance of the Neolithic Revolution?
What was the primary significance of the Neolithic Revolution?
- Development of writing systems
- Introduction of urbanization
- Formation of complex institutions
- Beginnings of farming (correct)
What is Hammurabi's Code best described as?
What is Hammurabi's Code best described as?
- A religious text
- A single code of laws (correct)
- A collection of artistic works
- A historical narrative
Which of the following best describes the term polytheism?
Which of the following best describes the term polytheism?
- Adherence to philosophical doctrines
- Worship of a single deity
- Belief in multiple gods (correct)
- Practices of ancestor worship
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?
What geographic feature significantly contributed to the success of ancient Egypt?
What geographic feature significantly contributed to the success of ancient Egypt?
Flashcards
Who was Lucy?
Who was Lucy?
A complete skeleton of a 3.5 million year old woman found in Ethiopia.
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
What was the Neolithic Revolution?
A major change in human life caused by the beginnings of farming.
What is the Fertile Crescent?
What is the Fertile Crescent?
An arc of land between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea in Southwest Asia, that was curved shaped and had the best farming.
What is Mummification?
What is Mummification?
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What is Cuneiform?
What is Cuneiform?
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