Nastanek Prvih Civilizacij

Question 1

What is the Fertile Crescent?

Answer 1

A region in the Middle East known for its rich soil and the birthplace of early civilizations.

Question 2

True or False: The Fertile Crescent includes parts of modern-day Iraq, Syria, and Turkey.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first agricultural practices in the Fertile Crescent began around _____ BC.

Answer 3

10,000

Question 4

What major development allowed for the rise of the first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?

Answer 4

Agriculture

Question 5

Which two rivers are primarily associated with the Fertile Crescent?

Answer 5

The Tigris and Euphrates

Question 6

Multiple choice: Which of the following was one of the first cities in the Fertile Crescent? A) Babylon B) Rome C) Athens D) Cairo

Answer 6

A) Babylon

Question 7

What is the significance of the Neolithic Revolution?

Answer 7

It marked the transition from nomadic hunter-gatherer societies to settled agricultural communities.

Question 8

True or False: The first civilizations in the Fertile Crescent were characterized by complex societies and social hierarchies.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What writing system was developed by the Sumerians?

Answer 9

Cuneiform

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The wheel was invented in the _____ period.

Answer 10

Bronze Age

Question 11

Which civilization is known for creating one of the first known law codes?

Answer 11

Babylonian civilization

Question 12

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a feature of early civilizations? A) Writing B) Agriculture C) Nomadic lifestyle D) Trade

Answer 12

C) Nomadic lifestyle

Question 13

What role did trade play in the development of early civilizations?

Answer 13

It facilitated cultural exchange and the spread of ideas and technologies.

Question 14

True or False: The ancient Egyptians were part of the Fertile Crescent.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the ‘Cradle of Civilization’?

Answer 15

Sumer

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The development of _____ allowed for surplus food production, leading to population growth.

Answer 16

Agriculture

Question 17

What was a ziggurat?

Answer 17

A massive structure built in ancient Mesopotamia, serving as a temple and administrative center.

Question 18

Multiple choice: Which innovation is NOT attributed to the Sumerians? A) The plow B) Astronomy C) Democracy D) Mathematics

Answer 18

C) Democracy

Question 19

What type of government did early civilizations typically have?

Answer 19

Theocratic or monarchy

Question 20

True or False: Social stratification was a common feature in early civilizations.

Answer 20

True

Question 21

Which agricultural technique was developed to manage water supply?

Answer 21

Irrigation

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The first metal widely used in the Fertile Crescent was _____.

Answer 22

Bronze

Question 23

What was the primary economic activity of early civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?

Answer 23

Agriculture

Question 24

Multiple choice: Which of the following was a major city in ancient Sumer? A) Ur B) Athens C) Rome D) Cairo

Answer 24

A) Ur

Question 25

What was the primary religion in ancient Mesopotamia?

Answer 25

Polytheism, worshiping multiple gods.

Question 26

True or False: The invention of writing allowed for the recording of history and administration.

Answer 26

True