Migration, Settlement, and Demography from Prehistory to 600 BCE - AP World History: Modern
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The Chavin culture was influential in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
The Chavin culture was influential in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
The Chavin culture was influential in the history of Peru. The Chavin lived in modern-day Peru and flourished from 900 BCE until approximately 200 BCE.
The Chavin culture was influential in the history of Peru. The Chavin lived in modern-day Peru and flourished from 900 BCE until approximately 200 BCE.
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The earliest hominids are thought to have appeared approximately __________.
The earliest hominids are thought to have appeared approximately __________.
The earliest hominids are thought to have appeared approximately three millions years ago in southeast Africa.
The earliest hominids are thought to have appeared approximately three millions years ago in southeast Africa.
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Which of these caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?
Which of these caused the decline of the Indus Valley civilization?
The Indus Valley civilization thrived in modern-day Pakistan and India during the bronze age, from approximately 3,300 BCE until 1,300 BCE. Around 1,500 BCE the empire began to decline for unknown reasons. Most historians believe that a combination of crop failure and barbarian invasion led to the decline of the Indus Valley civilization, but it is not known for sure.
The Indus Valley civilization thrived in modern-day Pakistan and India during the bronze age, from approximately 3,300 BCE until 1,300 BCE. Around 1,500 BCE the empire began to decline for unknown reasons. Most historians believe that a combination of crop failure and barbarian invasion led to the decline of the Indus Valley civilization, but it is not known for sure.
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The Indus Valley civilization arose in modern-day __________.
The Indus Valley civilization arose in modern-day __________.
The Indus Valley civilization (also called the Harappan Civilization) arose in modern-day Pakistan (in the Indus Valley) approximately five thousand years ago.
The Indus Valley civilization (also called the Harappan Civilization) arose in modern-day Pakistan (in the Indus Valley) approximately five thousand years ago.
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The world’s earliest cities arose in __________.
The world’s earliest cities arose in __________.
The world’s first cities arose in the same place where the Neolithic Revolution first took place, ancient Mesopotamia, approximately eight thousand years ago. The earliest human cities always arose in areas that were suitable for large scale agricultural production, such as Mesopotamia, the Nile River, the Indus River Valley, the Yellow River Valley, and Mesoamerica.
The world’s first cities arose in the same place where the Neolithic Revolution first took place, ancient Mesopotamia, approximately eight thousand years ago. The earliest human cities always arose in areas that were suitable for large scale agricultural production, such as Mesopotamia, the Nile River, the Indus River Valley, the Yellow River Valley, and Mesoamerica.
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The unified history of ancient Egypt could be said to begin with ______________.
The unified history of ancient Egypt could be said to begin with ______________.
The unified history of ancient Egypt is said to begin circa 3,150 BCE with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menes and the establishment of the first ruling dynasty of Egypt.
The unified history of ancient Egypt is said to begin circa 3,150 BCE with the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt by King Menes and the establishment of the first ruling dynasty of Egypt.
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Which of these best describes the Aryans?
Which of these best describes the Aryans?
The Aryans were nomadic people, possibly from Europe, Iran, or Central Asia, who settled in northern India at the beginning of the Vedic Age.
The Aryans were nomadic people, possibly from Europe, Iran, or Central Asia, who settled in northern India at the beginning of the Vedic Age.
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Which of these civilizations arose in the Indus river valley?
Which of these civilizations arose in the Indus river valley?
The Harappan Civilization is often also called the Indus Valley Civilization. It is an ancient civilization that existed in modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India from approximately 3,000 BCE until 1,250 BCE.
The Harappan Civilization is often also called the Indus Valley Civilization. It is an ancient civilization that existed in modern-day Afghanistan, Pakistan, and India from approximately 3,000 BCE until 1,250 BCE.
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What gave people the capability to abandon their nomadic lifestyle begin settling into permanent civilizations was __________.
What gave people the capability to abandon their nomadic lifestyle begin settling into permanent civilizations was __________.
Agriculture allowed people to grow a surplus of food, which allowed them to stay in one place. Previously, humans had to move from place to place as hunter-foragers to sustain a food source.
Agriculture allowed people to grow a surplus of food, which allowed them to stay in one place. Previously, humans had to move from place to place as hunter-foragers to sustain a food source.
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The first four civilizations all developed ___________________.
The first four civilizations all developed ___________________.
The first four civilizations all developed in river valleys because water was important for agriculture and transportation. None of the other provided answers are factually correct.
The first four civilizations all developed in river valleys because water was important for agriculture and transportation. None of the other provided answers are factually correct.
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Why are early cities important to historians?
Why are early cities important to historians?
Early cities show historians and other scholars what effect urbanization had on culture. By examining ancient artifacts, today's historians can gain a glimpse into the cultures of the first cities and compare those to artifacts of pre-civilization to ascertain how cities changed culture.
Early cities show historians and other scholars what effect urbanization had on culture. By examining ancient artifacts, today's historians can gain a glimpse into the cultures of the first cities and compare those to artifacts of pre-civilization to ascertain how cities changed culture.
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World Population 1 million BCE to 5000 BCE
1 million BCE 100,000
300,000 BCE 1 million
25,000 BCE 3.3 million
10,000 BCE 4 million
5000 BCE 5 million
What does this information teach us about population?
World Population 1 million BCE to 5000 BCE
1 million BCE 100,000
300,000 BCE 1 million
25,000 BCE 3.3 million
10,000 BCE 4 million
5000 BCE 5 million
What does this information teach us about population?
We can see that as the dates in the table become more recent, the population grows quicker. We also know from history that the Neolithic revolution happened around 8000 BCE, and the time frame from 10,000 BCE to 5000 BCE shows the most rapid growth in the table.
We can see that as the dates in the table become more recent, the population grows quicker. We also know from history that the Neolithic revolution happened around 8000 BCE, and the time frame from 10,000 BCE to 5000 BCE shows the most rapid growth in the table.
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Homo sapiens originated, and then migrated out of __________________.
Homo sapiens originated, and then migrated out of __________________.
The earliest evidence of human existence is in Africa. Homo sapiens probably began migrating out of Africa and into eastern Asia between 100,000 and 60,000 years ago.
The earliest evidence of human existence is in Africa. Homo sapiens probably began migrating out of Africa and into eastern Asia between 100,000 and 60,000 years ago.
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Societies that were mobile and followed seasonal patterns of vegetation needed as pasture for their animals were known as ____________________.
Societies that were mobile and followed seasonal patterns of vegetation needed as pasture for their animals were known as ____________________.
Nomadic pastoralists were just that: nomads. They were known for moving around from place to place. Where they moved was dictated by the seasons due to the fact that they needed to find food and vegetation for themselves and for their animals.
Nomadic pastoralists were just that: nomads. They were known for moving around from place to place. Where they moved was dictated by the seasons due to the fact that they needed to find food and vegetation for themselves and for their animals.
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The Xia were the earliest state builders in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
The Xia were the earliest state builders in the history of which of these modern-day nations?
The Xia were the earliest state builders in Chinese history. The Xia Dynasty began circa 2,000 BCE with the reforming efforts of the possibly mythical Yu the Great.
The Xia were the earliest state builders in Chinese history. The Xia Dynasty began circa 2,000 BCE with the reforming efforts of the possibly mythical Yu the Great.
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Which of these dynasties is the earliest in the recorded history of China?
Which of these dynasties is the earliest in the recorded history of China?
The Xia Dynasty in China reigned from approximately 2,000 BCE until approximately 1,600 BCE. Writing was invented in China sometime between 1,500 BCE and 1,100 BCE, making the Shang Dynasty the first dynasty in the recorded history of China. All of our modern understanding of the Xia Dynasty comes from Shang historians, writing at least a few hundred years after the decline of the Xia.
The Xia Dynasty in China reigned from approximately 2,000 BCE until approximately 1,600 BCE. Writing was invented in China sometime between 1,500 BCE and 1,100 BCE, making the Shang Dynasty the first dynasty in the recorded history of China. All of our modern understanding of the Xia Dynasty comes from Shang historians, writing at least a few hundred years after the decline of the Xia.
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Which of these statements about the Zhou Dynasty is most accurate?
Which of these statements about the Zhou Dynasty is most accurate?
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was never fully unified. Although the Western Zhou presided over a territory that comprised most of what was then China, there were still many small territories which were not incorporated.
During the rule of the Zhou Dynasty, China was never fully unified. Although the Western Zhou presided over a territory that comprised most of what was then China, there were still many small territories which were not incorporated.
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Approximately when was the Xia Dynasty founded?
Approximately when was the Xia Dynasty founded?
The Xia Dynasty was founded approximately four thousand years ago, circa 2,000 BCE The Xia Dynasty is the first Chinese dynasty in history. It was founded by the somewhat legendary figure Yu the Great.
The Xia Dynasty was founded approximately four thousand years ago, circa 2,000 BCE The Xia Dynasty is the first Chinese dynasty in history. It was founded by the somewhat legendary figure Yu the Great.
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Approximately when did human settlers first arrive in Oceania?
Approximately when did human settlers first arrive in Oceania?
The first human settlers arrived in East Asia approximately 75,000 years ago. Around 50,000 years ago the first settlers crossed from southeast Asia into what is now Australia and other islands in Oceania. Oceania, despite its remote location, is one of the first places on Earth (after Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South and East Asia) to be inhabited by people.
The first human settlers arrived in East Asia approximately 75,000 years ago. Around 50,000 years ago the first settlers crossed from southeast Asia into what is now Australia and other islands in Oceania. Oceania, despite its remote location, is one of the first places on Earth (after Africa, the Middle East, and parts of South and East Asia) to be inhabited by people.
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The Out of Africa theory refers to __________.
The Out of Africa theory refers to __________.
The Out of Africa theory concerns the movement of the human species around the world from its origins in Africa. According to the most commonly accepted theory, humans first emerged in Africa approximately two hundred thousand years ago and then migrated out of the continent into the Middle East and Asia approximately one hundred thousand years ago.
The Out of Africa theory concerns the movement of the human species around the world from its origins in Africa. According to the most commonly accepted theory, humans first emerged in Africa approximately two hundred thousand years ago and then migrated out of the continent into the Middle East and Asia approximately one hundred thousand years ago.
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