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Test your knowledge on human evolution, prehistory, civilizations, and empires with this interactive review game! Learn about key concepts and historical developments.
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The study of the past before writing was developed is known as what? Prehistory
A large brain, opposable thumbs, and an upright posture are evolutionary traits of what type of hominid? Homo Sapiens Sapiens
What was the name of the prehistoric land bridge that allowed humans to migrate from Asia to North America? Beringia
What were the two main roles for humans during the Paleolithic Era? Hunter/Gatherer
One of the effects of the Neolithic Revolution was the creation of a class of workers who made goods with their hands known as ___________ Artisans
A society in an advanced stage of social development is called a what? Civilization
Name at least 4 of the Big Six characteristics of civilization Advanced cities, complex institutions, specialized labor, belief system, art, record-keeping
What complex institution maintains law and order in a civilization? Government
A city that exercises political and economic control over the surrounding countryside is called a what? City-state
What social class was considered at the top of society because of their relationship with the gods? Priests
The Sumerians in Mesopotamia believed in several different gods and goddesses, a belief system known as what? Polytheism
Sumerian cuneiform is an example of what characteristic of civilization? Record keeping
What form of government has power held by a group of aristocratic rulers? Oligarchy
What form of organization has a significant amount of territory, centralized government, and diverse population? Empire
Public health issues, corrupt government, and internal conflict leading to invasion, are some of the main reasons for which empires decline? Rome
Which European leader’s conquests led to the creation of the UN and move towards decolonization? Adolf Hitler