Exam 1: The Ancient Near East: The First Civilizations

In what ways would the transition from hunting and gathering to a settled, agricultural society have improved people's lives, and in what ways would the transition have decreased the quality of life?

All of the following are consequences of the Neolithic revolution EXCEPT

The written script of the Sumerians is known as

Some scholars refer to Mesopotamian and Egyptian civilizations as "hydraulic" cultures.Check the definition of "hydraulic," and write an essay justifying the application of this term to these cultures.

Unlike the rivers in Mesopotamia, the Nile River

Gilgamesh was

Why begin the history of Western Civilization with a study of ancient societies in Mesopotamia and Egypt?

All of the following is true of Egyptian serfs EXCEPT

Like the peoples of Mesopotamia, the Egyptians had a very negative attitude toward daily life.

Mesopotamia means the land "between the ____."

Which of the following is NOT an Indo-European language?

The early Neolithic era saw