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Characteristics of Civilization

Quiz by Whitney Criswell

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  • Q1
    Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?
    Nomadic lifestyle
    Bartering system
    Development of writing systems
    Limited technology
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following is a characteristic of a civilization?
    Absence of government
    Hunter-gatherer lifestyle
    Isolation from other communities
    Complex social structure
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the significance of agriculture to a civilization?
    Decrease in population growth
    Increase in nomadic lifestyle
    Inability to develop technology
    Ability to settle in one place
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the role of religion in ancient civilizations?
    Encouraging conflict and division
    Providing a belief system and explaining natural phenomena
    Promoting scientific discoveries
    Restricting cultural diversity
    30s
  • Q5
    Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?
    Geology
    People
    Time
    Achievements
    30s
  • Q6
    What is civilization?
    A military organization
    A small community of people living together
    A complex society that has advanced in social, political, and cultural aspects
    A group of animals living in the wild
    30s
  • Q7
    What is agriculture?
    The study of rocks and minerals
    The art of painting and drawing
    The process of building ships
    The practice of cultivating crops and rearing animals for food, fiber, and other products used to sustain human life.
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a primary source?
    A fictional story about a historical event
    An online article about a historical figure
    A book written by a historian
    An original source of information or evidence that was created during the time period being studied
    30s
  • Q9
    Why was writing important in ancient civilizations?
    To keep track of financial transactions
    To entertain people with stories and poems
    To create decorative artworks
    To record information, communicate ideas, and preserve knowledge
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the purpose of a government in a civilization?
    To encourage competition among citizens
    To promote individual interests over the common good
    To establish laws, maintain order, and provide public services for its citizens
    To entertain the citizens with cultural performances
    30s

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