1. Unit 1 Test Review

2. Terms
Paleolithic- “Old” Stone Age- men 1st use fire to control their environment
Neolithic Revolution- The change that occurred when people leaned how to plant and grown crops, and heard animals
Agriculture- Farming
Civilization- a complex culture in which large numbers of people share a number of common elements (religion, social structure, art)

3. Terms
Mesopotamia- The land between two rivers, the 1st river valley civilization
Indus River Valley- the river valley located in India
Yellow River Valley- the river valley located in China
Polytheistic- many gods
Monotheistic- one god

4. Terms Ten Commandments- written laws for the Hebrews
Hammurabi's code- written laws for the Babylon

5. River Valleys
4 River Valley Civilizations- Nile, Mesopotamia, Indus, Yellow
Fresh water, Fertile Soil, Mild Climates

6. What triggered the Neolithic Revolution?
People started to farm and domesticate animals
What are the effects of the Neolithic Revolution?
Surplus of food, establishment of permanent settlements, development of writing system and religions
How is the Neolithic Revolution aturning point in history?
Allowed for civilizations to develop

7. What was the role of women before the Neolithic Revolution?
Hunters gathers, equal to men
How did the role of women change after the Neolithic Revolution?
Women became unequal to men

8. List the 6 Major characteristics of civilization
Cities
Government
Religion
Social Structures
Writing
Art

9. Judaism Hebrews First monotheistic religion (one god) 2000 BC
Present day Israel

10. Hammurabi and Ten Commandments
What was a major contribution of Hammurabi’s Code and the Jewish 10 Commandments? Established written laws
What is the significance of both?
Rules of behavior

11. Forms Of Government Monarchy-Kings and Queens
Dynasty- Emperor, ruling family
Theocracy- religion rules the government example: priests

12. Sequencing Major Events
Paleolithich
Era
Humans can control their environment
Neolithic Revolution
Permanent Settlements
River Valley Civilizations