Question
Which of the following best shows how river valley civilizations built upon existing Neolithic technology?(1 point)
Responses
River valley civilizations added new tools in addition to stone tools from the Neolithic period and expanded on preexisting knowledge of metallurgy.
River valley civilizations added new tools in addition to stone tools from the Neolithic period and expanded on preexisting knowledge of metallurgy.
River valley civilizations continued to use Neolithic technology and made a few improvements largely unrelated to agriculture.
River valley civilizations continued to use Neolithic technology and made a few improvements largely unrelated to agriculture.
River valley civilizations made discoveries with tools and metallurgy that previous civilizations were unable to produce.
River valley civilizations made discoveries with tools and metallurgy that previous civilizations were unable to produce.
River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.
River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.
The correct answer is: "River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period."
The best answer is: River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.
To arrive at this answer, we need to examine the options given and consider which one describes the most accurate relationship between river valley civilizations and Neolithic technology.
Option 1: River valley civilizations added new tools in addition to stone tools from the Neolithic period and expanded on preexisting knowledge of metallurgy.
This option implies that river valley civilizations were building upon existing Neolithic technology by adding new tools and expanding metallurgy. However, it does not mention the early wheel, plow, or bronze weaponry that were specifically part of Neolithic technology.
Option 2: River valley civilizations continued to use Neolithic technology and made a few improvements largely unrelated to agriculture.
This option suggests that river valley civilizations continued to use Neolithic technology but made unrelated improvements. Again, it does not mention the specific technological innovations of the early wheel, plow, or bronze weaponry.
Option 3: River valley civilizations made discoveries with tools and metallurgy that previous civilizations were unable to produce.
This option implies that river valley civilizations made completely new discoveries with tools and metallurgy. While river valley civilizations did make advancements, they were built upon existing Neolithic technology rather than starting from scratch.
Option 4: River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.
This option accurately describes how river valley civilizations built upon existing Neolithic technology. It specifically mentions the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry, which were all key technological advancements of the time.
Therefore, the answer choice that best shows how river valley civilizations built upon existing Neolithic technology is option 4: River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.