Chapter 1

Question 1

What age is characterized by hunter-gatherer societies and early tool use?

Answer 1

Paleolithic Age

The Paleolithic Age lasted from approximately 2.5 million to 10,000 BCE.

Question 2

What significant transition occurred around 10,000 BCE?

Answer 2

Neolithic Revolution

This transition was from hunting and gathering to agriculture and settlement.

Question 3

Where are the Lascaux Cave Paintings located, and what do they depict?

Answer 3

France; animals and early human expression

These paintings are a significant example of prehistoric art.

Question 4

What are Venus Figurines associated with?

Answer 4

Fertility and religious significance

These small prehistoric sculptures of women reflect cultural beliefs.

Question 5

What is Stonehenge believed to have been used for?

Answer 5

Astronomical or ritualistic purposes

This megalithic structure is located in England.

Question 6

What is a Ziggurat?

Answer 6

A stepped temple structure built in ancient Mesopotamia

These structures were primarily for religious purposes.

Question 7

What was the earliest known writing system developed by the Sumerians?

Answer 7

Cuneiform

It was established around 3000 BCE.

Question 8

Who established one of the first written legal codes around 1754 BCE?

Answer 8

Hammurabi

Hammurabi was a Babylonian king.

Question 9

What is the Epic of Gilgamesh about?

Answer 9

A king’s quest for immortality

This ancient Mesopotamian epic poem explores themes of life and death.

Question 10

What ancient people developed monotheism and recorded their beliefs in the Hebrew Bible?

Answer 10

The Hebrews

They played a significant role in the development of religious traditions.

Question 11

What is the significance of the Nile River for Ancient Egypt?

Answer 11

Crucial water source providing fertile land for agriculture

The Nile was essential for the sustenance of ancient Egyptian civilization.

Question 12

What title is given to the ruler of Ancient Egypt?

Answer 12

Pharaoh

Pharaohs were believed to be gods in human form.

Question 13

What were the Pyramids of Giza built for?

Answer 13

Massive tombs for pharaohs

They were constructed during the Old Kingdom of Egypt.

Question 14

What writing system was used in Ancient Egypt for religious and administrative purposes?

Answer 14

Hieroglyphics

This pictographic system was integral to Egyptian communication.

Question 15

What is the Dao de Jing, and who is it attributed to?

Answer 15

A fundamental text of Daoism; attributed to Laozi

It emphasizes balance and harmony with nature.

Question 16

What is the Bhagavad Gita a part of?

Answer 16

The Mahabharata

It is a sacred Hindu text focusing on duty and devotion.

Question 17

Where is the Indus Valley Civilization located?

Answer 17

Modern-day Pakistan and India

Known for its urban planning and drainage systems.

Question 18

What were Oracle Bones used for in ancient China?

Answer 18

Divination and early writing

These animal bones played a significant role in early Chinese culture.

Question 19

True or False: Egyptian sculpture evolved towards naturalism and idealized human forms.

Answer 19

False

Egyptian sculpture remained formal and rigid, while Greek sculpture evolved in this direction.