Geography of Ancient Civilizations Review

Question 1

Why did ancient civilizations settle near water?

Accepted Answer

Water for drinking and crops, transportation and trade.

Question 2

Define physical features.

Accepted Answer

landforms, bodies of water, climate, vegetation and soil.

Question 3

The Nile Rivers runs NORTH and empties into which of the following:

Accepted Answer

Mediterranean Sea

Question 4

Which examines the relationship between the physical environment of a place and its culture?

Accepted Answer

The physical environment or geography effects the culture.

Question 5

What factors led to the development of the civilizations Egypt and Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Favorable geography

Question 6

Infer why China has a variety of crops throughout its many regions.

Accepted Answer

China has a wide range of physical geography and climate

Question 7

Define agriculture.

Accepted Answer

cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock

Question 8

Which cause and effect relationship is true regarding both Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Irrigation systems led to increased food production

Question 9

What natural barrier helped keep Egypt free from many invasions?

Accepted Answer

desert

Question 10

Define civilization.

Accepted Answer

an advanced stage in the way of life of a people

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