Nastanek Prvih Civilizacij Flashcards
What is the Fertile Crescent?
A region in the Middle East known for its rich soil and the birthplace of early civilizations.
True or False: The Fertile Crescent includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.
True
Fill in the blank: The first agricultural practices in the Fertile Crescent began around _____ BC.
10,000
What major development allowed for the rise of the first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?
Agriculture
Which two rivers are primarily associated with the Fertile Crescent?
The Tigris and Euphrates
Multiple choice: Which of the following was one of the first cities in the Fertile Crescent? A) Babylon B) Rome C) Athens D) Cairo
A) Babylon
What is the significance of the Neolithic Revolution?
It marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.
True or False: The first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent were characterized by complex societies and social hierarchies.
True
What writing system was developed by the Sumerians?
Cuneiform
Fill in the blank: The wheel was invented in the _____ period.
Bronze Age
Which civilization is known for creating one of the first known law codes?
Babylonian civilization
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a feature of early civilizations? A) Writing B) Agriculture C) Nomadic lifestyle D) Trade
C) Nomadic lifestyle
What role did trade play in the development of early civilizations?
It facilitated cultural exchange and the spread of ideas and technologies.
True or False: The ancient Egyptians were part of the Fertile Crescent.
False
Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Civilization’?
Sumer
Fill in the blank: The development of _____ allowed for surplus food production, leading to population growth.
Agriculture
What was a ziggurat?
A massive structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, serving as a temple and administrative center.
Multiple choice: Which innovation is NOT attributed to the Sumerians? A) The plow B) Astronomy C) Democracy D) Mathematics
C) Democracy
What type of government did early civilizations typically have?
Theocratic or monarchy
True or False: Social stratification was a common feature in early civilizations.
True
Which agricultural technique was developed to manage water supply?
Irrigation
Fill in the blank: The first metal widely used in the Fertile Crescent was _____.
Bronze
What was the primary economic activity of early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?
Agriculture
Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major city in ancient Sumer? A) Ur B) Athens C) Rome D) Cairo
A) Ur
What was the primary religion in ancient Mesopotamia?
Polytheism, worshiping multiple gods.
True or False: The invention of writing allowed for the recording of history and administration.
True
