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Unit 2 Early Agricultural Civilizations Study Guide
Key Points:
1. Agriculture provided a steady food source.
2. Cities were supported by nearby farms. People living in cities could specialize, or do only certain kinds of work they
enjoyed.
3. Specialization of labor created social classes.
4. Central governments developed to manage the larger populations.
5. Civilizations developed cultures that over time included written languages.
6. Rivers were a source of water for crops, fresh water for drinking, and fish for food.
7. Rivers provided a method of transportation.
8. Geographic features like deserts, mountains, and oceans sometimes kept civilizations from spreading.
9. As a result of war and trade, civilizations exchanged stories, tools, and ideas about science and religion.
10. Rivers and other bodies of fresh water made civilization possible. The exchange of technology and ideas
among civilizations helped civilization advance.
Identify and explain the significance of the following terms:
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Civilization- ________________________________________________________________________________
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Specialization- ______________________________________________________________________________
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Luxury Item- _______________________________________________________________________________
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Social Hierarchy- ___________________________________________________________________________
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Architecture- _______________________________________________________________________________
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Religion- ___________________________________________________________________________________
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Monotheism- _______________________________________________________________________________
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Polytheism- ________________________________________________________________________________
Reading Guide:
1. Why do humans form civilizations? ______________________________________________________________
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2. Why was agriculture an essential step in the development of civilization? ________________________________
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3. What is the importance of specialization of labor in a civilization? ______________________________________
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4. What role did religion and written language play in the culture of early civilizations? _______________________
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