Ch. 2 Early River Valley Civilizations

Question 1

A ____________ is an independent political unit in the Sumerian civilization.

Accepted Answer

city-state

Question 2

Sumerians worked together to form city governments and build _________ to control flood waters.

Accepted Answer

irrigation ditches

Question 3

The Fertile Crescent refers to the land between the _________________________.

Accepted Answer

Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean

Question 4

China's ancient river valley civilization was ______________.

Accepted Answer

geographically isolated but technologically advanced

Question 5

Causes of the Harappan Civilization's decline may include all of the following EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

terraces.

Question 6

The belief in many different gods is called ________________.

Accepted Answer

polytheism

Question 7

Harappan civilization is noted for its advanced __________.

Accepted Answer

planned cities and sewers

Question 8

He united Egypt north of the First Cataract.

Accepted Answer

Narmer

Question 9

Mesopotamia had all of the following environmental challenges for its people except _________.

Accepted Answer

no available pasture land for animals

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