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Which of the following statements is accurate of the Olmecs?

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  1. They possessed advanced engineering skills

  2. They were excellent swordsmen

  3. They were an insular society without much trade

  4. They were one of the first monotheistic societies

  5. They primarily built simple structures of mud and clay

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • The Olmecs were the earliest known major civilization in Mesoamerica following a progressive development in Soconusco. 
  • They lived in the tropical lowlands of south-central Mexico.
  • The Olmecs were the first great engineers of Mesoamerica. There is an aqueduct at San Lorenzo, carved out of dozens of massive stones then laid side-by side.
  •  The royal compound at La Venta shows engineering as well.

The horse-drawn chariot ________________________.

social studies from stone to metal progress in history prehistoric age indus valley civilization

  1. Was essential to both settled and nomadic people after 2000 B.C.E

  2. Was primarily a piece of equipment used by the lower classes

  3. Facilitated more peaceful interaction between neighboring societies

  4. Didn't significantly alter the nomadic migration speed

  5. Was primarily a ceremonial object

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The earliest known horse drawn chariot is from Mesopotamia, dated back to 1900 BCE. It is Two wheeled and must have been drawn by 2 horses. the invention made transportation and traveling easier. 

Most of the early urban centers in the world developed around river valleys where the soil was fertile and water was plentiful.
Which of the following statements can be applied to ALL of these early civilizations?

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  1. A strong central authority designed and maintained irrigation canals

  2. The agricultural potential of the land led to large-scale migration to the area

  3. Rainfall was above average and contributed to the fertile soil

  4. Sewage polluted the rivers and the drinking water was contaminated

  5. Conflict over trading rights developed quickly and led to local warfare

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Correct Option: B

In early Mesopotamia cities, power shifted from religion to the military around 3000 B.C.E.
What is the MOST likely explanation for this?

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  1. Multiple cities claimed the trade use of major rivers

  2. Uruk's military became too powerful, leading nearby cities to enlarge their militaries

  3. People were losing faith in the gods due to harsh economic circumstances

  4. Multiple cities emerged alongside existing cities, leading to territorial conflict

  5. Rulers believed the gods wanted them to create empires

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Correct Option: A

After 1600 B.C.E the primary political unit in Southwest Asia shifted from a city-state to a territorial state. Which of the following statements BEST explains the reason for this?

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  1. Rulers of the time often conquered large amounts of land

  2. City-states could not adequately provide resources for their citizens

  3. Rulers of city-states merged to create an economic advantage when trading with the Far East

  4. Rulers of city-states did not have the military resources to repel invaders from Europe

  5. The Egyptian pharaoh conquered the entire region

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Correct Option: A

Which of the following options do NOT represent an Indo-European language?

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  1. Latin

  2. Greek

  3. Sanskrit

  4. Akkadian

  5. Persian

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Akkadian is an extinct East Semitic language.


In early Chinese villages, social stratification is shown through all of the following EXCEPT _________________.

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  1. The building of fortification walls

  2. Elaborate burial sites

  3. The development of silk cloth

  4. The types of crops planted in an area

  5. A higher demand for luxury goods

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:
  • Social stratification refers to society's categorization of its people into groups based on socioeconomic factors like wealth, income, race, education, gender, occupation, and social status, or derived power.
  • Therefore, activities like construction of elaborate burial sites, development of silk cloth, the types of crops planted in an area and a higher demand for luxury goods all show social stratification.

Which of the following statements about the Minoan Cretan culture is inaccurate?

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  1. Crete was a crossroad for many trade routes

  2. There were few fortifications in Crete

  3. Due to its geography, Crete was a major shipping port

  4. Crete fell to warring armies from Mesopotamia

  5. The Minoans developed a system of record keeping called Linear A

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:
Crete was invaded by the Mycenaeans around 1400 which along with the eruption of Thera contributed to the end of Minoan civilization.

OPTION D is the correct answer.

The use of metal was significant in the development of early civilizations for all of the following reasons EXCEPT __________________.

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  1. It facilitated long-distance trade routes

  2. It led to the creation of better weapons

  3. It produced more efficient tools and techniques for agriculture

  4. It created a spirit of cooperation between early groups

  5. It resulted in a specialized group of artisans

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Development of metallurgy was very significant for the field of agriculture and warfare. Better tools meant better crops and less efforts. Many guilds of skilled workers also developed as a result of this development.

All of the following were characteristic of Mesoamerican civilizations during the postclassical period EXCEPT _____________________.

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  1. Complex agricultural systems.

  2. Monotheistic practices.

  3. Large cities with sophisticated political and economic structures.

  4. Written language.

  5. Advances in mathematics and science.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Even though people farmed, but everywhere they needed to supplement their agriculture with hunting and gathering. Hence, there was no complex agricultural systems in Mesoamerican civilizations.