26 September 2014

Modern History Test 1

Student: _______________________
1) What marks the beginning of history?
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2) What was the earliest occupation of pre-historic people?
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3) What was the way of life of pre-historic humans like?
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4) How did the First Agricultural Revolution change the way of life of pre-historic humans?
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5) Where did the first civilizations appear?
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6) What is culture?
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7) How do we call the different groups in society that rank people in order of status?
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8) What is the term for the peoples ability to move up or down the social ladder?
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9) Which family type is usually found in the urban areas (cities, towns)?
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10)
What is a patriarchal family?
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11)
Give an example of a rule of behavior.
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12)
What makes arts and literature an important element of culture?
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What is monotheism and what is polytheism?
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14)
What are the three basic economic questions?
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15)
What is a market economy?
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16)
Define cultural diffusion and give an example of a culturally diffused idea?
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17)
What is civilization?
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18)
What is technology?
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19)
Explain the meaning of the term artisan and give an example.
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20)
What is ethnocentrism?
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