Early Societies - Grade 4

Question 1

In ancient China, 2 major rivers provided people with water. Why was this important?

Accepted Answer

So people settled near the water for their crops to grow.

Question 2

How did people in Ancient Times travel?

Accepted Answer

Walking, Horses, Boats, Dog Sleds

Question 3

What did the Inuit build their homes from?

Accepted Answer

Snow, Ice, animal skin

Question 4

What is it called when one believes in or worships more than one god?

Accepted Answer

Polytheism

Question 5

Living during ancient times was much easier than modern society?

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which children attended schools during the ancient times?

Accepted Answer

Wealthy & Royal boys

Question 7

What is an archaeologist?

Accepted Answer

Studies of human activity

Question 8

What is it called when a society is organized based on land ownership?

Accepted Answer

Feudalism

Question 9

The early society of the Six Nations families lived in Longhouses. What is a longhouse?

Accepted Answer

Large, wood framed building covered in elm bark.

Question 10

The ancient Egyptians used art to help communicate their ideas into writing. What was this type of writing called?

Accepted Answer

Heiroglyphics

Question 11

How did Indigenous peoples teach their children?

Accepted Answer

Through storytelling, observation and practice.

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