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#global 9: Mesopotamia, Egypt, Shang/Zhou, Harrapan
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Which revolution led to the development of these civilizations?
Neolithic
Commercial
Industrial
Green
2
Why was Code of Hammurabi important?
Ended physical punishment
treated all equally
rejected organized society
Recorded laws for all to see
3
The Sumerian writing written on clay tablets?
Letters
Cuneiform
Hieroglyphics
Calligraphy
4
What characteristic did Egypt, Sumer, Indus, and Chinese civilizations have in common?
Law Code
Nomadic Lifestyle
Monotheistic Religion
Written forms of communication
5
Advanced Cities, Specialized Workers, Complex Institutions, Record Keeping, Advanced Technology
Elements of Culture
Elements of Civilization
Elements of Geography
Periodic Table of Elements
6
Harappa, Mohenjo-Daro, and Kalibangan are all planned cities of which civilization?
China
Egypt
Indus
Mesopotamia
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Why is the Neolithic Revolution considered a turning point in history?
farming led to settled communities
copper was used to improve stone tools
cave paintings recorded nomadic life
people started using animal skins for clothing
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What river did the Egyptians settle near?
Tigris
Indus
Nile
Yellow
9
Which best describes the Shang Dynasty culture?
Uncivilized and barbaric
farming and industry
farming, hunting, raising animals
nomadic
10
Which ancient civilization had a writing system, planned cities, & plumbing?
Egypt
Sumer
Indus
China
11
How were ancient India, China, & Mesopotamia similar?
monsoons destroyed crops
open geography allowed constant invasions
deserts protected them
aided by floods
12
Who received the greatest respect in ancient Chinese civilizations?
Family and ancestors
Merchants
God(s)
Teachers
13
Which is true of the ancient Egyptian civilization?
Trade routes were established between Egypt & other kingdoms
Conquered Western Europe
Decline of agriculture
Democratic gov't formed
14
Because the Himalayas separate India from the rest of Asia, it is known as a?
Delta
Subcontinent
Peninsula
Monsoon
15
According to this image, what does India have a problem with?
Monsoon Cycle
Transportation
Government
Construction
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Why was the Huang He River nicknamed the "River of Sorrows"?
Cataracts made transportation impossible
Trade difficult
Floods destroyed crops & villages
River is considered sacred
17
During what time period did people learn to domesticate plants and animals?
Neolithic Age
Paleolithic Age
Babylonian Golden Age
Shang Dynasty
18
What is the name of this tier shaped temple that is flat on top (found inSumer)?
Pyramid
Mosque
Ziggurat
Church
19
How do these winds affect weather in India?
Summer is warmer and more humid than winter
Summer is cooler and less humid than winter
Winter is warmer and and less humid than summer
Winter is cooler and more humid than summer
20
What development occurred during the Neolithic Revolution?
Stone tools used
People obtained food by hunting and gathering
Man began to speak
Permanent settlements were established in river valleys
21
The pattern of rise, decline, and replacement of dynasties in ancient China is known as
Mandate of Heaven
Theocracy
Divine Right Theory
Dynastic Cycle
22
What is true about Egyptian culture based on this picture?
Women were equal to men
Slaves had most power
soldiers had little power
Social structure was hierarchical
23
What is necessary in order for a civilization to develop?
Religion
A stable food source
Irrigation System
Written language
24
Why did ancient civilizations develop in river valleys of the Nile, Indus, Tigris/Euphrates?
Rivers provided fertile farmland
Rivers aided in exploration
Rivers were used for religious purposes
Rivers allowed industry to develop
25
Which is an example of one of Hammurabi's laws?
Worship only one God.
Though shall not kill.
You must pray five times a day.
If a son struck his father, they shall cut off his hand
26
Belief in China that a rulers' right to rule comes from the gods?
Divine Right Theory
Feudalism
Mandate of Heaven
Theocracy
27
Why is Indus River Valley Civilization also known as Harappan Civilization?
Important archeological site
Monsoon Cycles
Indus River
A Hindu goddess
28
What civilization formed near these rivers?
Shang
Indus
Egypt
Mesopotamia
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How were Hammurabi's punishments determined?
crime and age
crime and religion
crime and social class
crime and male or female
