1. What where five of the characteristics present in many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (2000
B.C.-500 B.C.), why were these characteristics important to the growth of civilization?
2. What was some of the changes that directly resulted form the development of farming
approximately 10,000 years ago, what influence did they have on civilizations?
3. What where the castes, or classes, that made up the Hindu social structure? You can use the Indian
names or their English versions.
4. When Confucius developed his style of political thinking, what was he striving for in his attempt to
restore peace to the people of the Huong He River civilizations?
5. List the four river valley civilizations that were studied in this unit and the area of the world in which
they were located.