Question

river valley civilizations quick check
which of the following best shows how river valley civilizations built upon existing neolithic technology? (1 point)
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 built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the neolithic period.
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.

Explanation:

The Neolithic period saw the emergence of early technologies like the wheel, plow, and bronze - related items in a limited way. River valley civilizations expanded on these. Option 1 over - emphasizes new tools and pre - existing metallurgy knowledge. Option 3 is incorrect as improvements were related to agriculture. Option 4 doesn't focus on building upon Neolithic tech.

Answer:

River valley civilizations built upon the early wheel, plow, and bronze weaponry that were used to a limited extent in the Neolithic period.