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Review of ancient Egypt, China, and India
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A person who acts as a regent does what?
Rules for a child until they are old enough.
Leads an army.
Follows the king's orders.
Keeps records of taxes collected.
2
The people of ancient India practiced
tolerance
, which means ____________
they believed in only Hinduism
they hated other religions
they accepted others' beliefs
they meditated
3
In India, this rigid class structure did not allow for people to move between classes.
slavery
hierarchy
caste system
democracy
4
A rich deposit from the Nile River that made the soil fertile for farming.
delta
silk
silt
fertile
5
What is the name for a large landmass that juts out from a continent?
plateau
subcontinent
peninsula
island
6
The Great Pyramids were located in which city?
Cairo
Giza
Thebes
Memphis
7
During which period of time were the pyramids built?
All kingdoms
Old Kingdom
New Kingdom
Middle Kingdom
8
The term used to describe the pharaoh's total control over the empire.
kingship
all powerful
absolute power
strength
9
A region south of Egypt, whose people were know for their archery skills.
Greece
Mesopotamia
fertile crescent
Nubia
10
A series of rulers from the same family were called a _______________
clan
pharaoh
dynasty
king
11
In Egypt, life after death was called .....
heaven
post life
reincarnation
afterlife
12
This leader of Egypt was believed to be both a God and a king.
regent
dictator
priest
pharaoh
13
Trade on the Nile River could be difficult because of ____________
deltas
tall mountains
silt
cataracts
14
Where does the Nile River deposit rich silt before it flows into the Mediterranean Sea?
a tributary
the delta
a cataract
the banks
15
What ancient artifact lead to the translation of Egyptian hieroglyphics?
the Rosetta Stone
the Ten Commandments
the Demotic Slab
the Great Stone
16
What are the characteristics of monsoons?
strong winds and snow
hurricanes
strong winds and rain
weak wind and dry air
17
What is the name for the ancient trade route connecting China to Europe?
The Nile River
The Silk Road
The Indus River Valley
The Roman Road
18
Which two religions started in India?
Buddhism and Confucianism
Buddhism and Hinduism
Hinduism and Judaism
The worship of Horus and Ra
19
In India, this group established a civilization after the Harrapan civilization collapsed.
The Aryans
The Brahman
The Nubians
The Egyptians
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The Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols.
hieroglyphs
alphabet
Roman numerals
cuneiform
