Ancient River Civilizations

What group first invented a phonetic alphabet?

The ancient Mesopotamians and Egyptians both

The most successful period in Ancient India was during what dynasty?

Which economic activity often leads people to live as Nomads?

The earliest evidence we have of a Chinese civilization was found along the

Which of these is most likely to lead to cultural diffusion?

Which of these is not a result of the Neolithic Revolution?

What do Hindus believe one must do to improve their caste?

When one family rules a place with family members succeeding deceased leaders, it is a

Chinese philosopher who came up with the idea of civil service exams

Which of these was the most important in the development of Daoism?

Trade route that connected China to the Middle East

Advances were made during the Gupta Empire in India in which of these categories?

Which of these civilizations was surrounded by deserts

What did the Ancient Chinese call the authority that a dynasty had to rule?

Almost all Hindus have always lived in which country?

Tracing your ancestry through your father is?

Which of these religions was started by an Indian Prince around the year 500 B.C.

Hundu's believe that reincarnation lasts until the soul reaches perfection known as

What is the ultimate goal of a Buddhist?

Mauryan emperor who was known for his religious toleration and giving people rights

The Indus River Valley is where

A form of government in which political authority is based on religious authority

The name of the religious writings of the Hindus