BH U5 | L3 | The dawn of civilisation

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• Middelbare school
• vwo
• Leerjaar 3

The Rise of civilisation

How long ago do we date the start of agriculture?

What do we call this period?

1. Stoneage
2. Beginning of the new age
3. Neolithic revolution
4. Industrial revolution

By how much did the population multiply during the neolithic revolution?

1. 5x
2. 10x
3. 20x
4. 25x

Why did agriculture emerge when it did?

Why did agriculture emerge when it did?

Two theories: 

* End of an ice age: more moisture in the air, less frozen soil, and better conditions overall for more plant and animal life. 

* Continued human development: 

our brains, language, and culture may have continued to develop and change—including through natural selection. It is possible that only 10,000 to 20,000 years ago did we first have the right mix of environmental, mental, and cultural development to implement agriculture. 

Why was the invention of writing in early civilizations significant?

1. It allowed common people to access more information
2. It allowed elites to communicate messages clearly over distances and time
3. It allowed any society to communicate with another society

What was one benefit of living in cities?

1. Low population densities meant little competition for resources
2. High population densities made for cleaner living conditions
3. High population densities allowed for specialization and division of labor

What development was most important in allowing some people to specialize in activities other than food production?

1. Astronomy
2. Writing
3. Agriculture

Why did cities lead to the creation of governments?

1. Cities concentrated people and resources, which created demand for methods of protection and regulation
2. Cities kept people isolated; government helped create a sense of community
3. Cities concentrated people, and large groups of people naturally require leaders

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