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Unit 2 Ancient Civilizations
Unit 2 Ancient Civilizations
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1
Which of the following is a characteristic of civilization?
art and architecture
organized government
all of these answers work
complex cities
2
Which civilization created a number system based on 60?
China
Indus
Sumer
Egypt
3
Many ancient civilizations were aided by bordering a desert. Why?
Deserts proved to be critical in many ancient religions.
The dry air that came from the deserts helped with agriculture.
Deserts created natural barriers from invaders.
Deserts provided food and water that were desperately needed.
4
A religion that worships many gods is considered
an oligarchy
none of these is correct
polytheistic
monotheistic
5
A ___________ is a large waterfall.
cataract
bay
delta
dike
6
A __________ is a large portion of a continent.
mountain range
subcontinent
peninsula
river valley
7
The Nile River delta was a source of silt for the Egyptians.
True
False
8
During the __________ people learned to domesticate both plants and animals.
Neolithic Revolution
Last century
Industrial Revolution
Ice Age
9
What famous leader was famous for his law code that included concept behind the modern saying, "An eye for an eye"?
King Tut
Hammurabi
Ramses II
Mr. East
10
____________ were created by early civilizations due to the need to track yearly flooding and growing seasons.
electoral cycles
languages
political systems
calendars
11
The Old Kingdom was when most of the ________ were built in Egypt.
ziggurats
weapons
none of these answers work
pyramids
12
Harappa and Mohenjo Dara were both cities that were part of the
West African Civilization
Huang He Civilization
Indus Valley Civilization
Nile River Civilization
13
Egyptian pharoahs were considered gods.
True
False
14
The New Kingdom was when most pyramids were built in Egypt.
True
False
15
The ___ is the soul according to the ancient Egyptians
Ra
Ka
Anubis
pharoah
16
A citadel is a type of fortress used by the __________ civilization(s).
Huang He Valley
Nile River Valley
Fertile Crescent
Indus Valley
17
The Catal Huyuk is an example of which of the following?
an early civilization
a political leader
an early farming village
an early language
18
Shift from hunting/gathering to agriculture is known as the Neolithic Revolution.
True
False
19
Mesopotamia was the location of the first civilization that developed.
False
True
20
Which of the following physical features lead to the world's first civilizations?
river valleys
mountains
peninsulas
canals
