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Chapter 2 – The Beginning of Civilization

6th Grade History

Q and A

2-1 p. 32

1. When did the last Ice Age end? What happened?

2. What did the domestication of plants and animals lead to?

3. Where was the first center of agriculture?

4. Name 3 dangers of farming?

5. Name 3 benefits of farming?

6. What is the shift from hunting to farming called?

7. Explain the connection between surplus and specialization.

2-2 p. 40

1. Where did cities begin?

2. The first city, Uruk, had an economy based on what 2 things?

3. What are the 7 features of a civilization?

4. Which of the 7 features do you think is the most important? Why?

2-3 p. 46

1. Where did the Maya civilization begin?

2. How were the Mayans able to farm?

3. What was the Mayan government like?

4. What did the Maya use for money?

5. What are some of the natural forces that Maya gods represented?

6. What was the role of priests?

7. Who was at the top, middle, and lower classes?

8. What was the Maya writing system based on?

9. Which Maya buildings were the most important?

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