World History - Unit 1 Test - Ancient Civilizations

Keep records of taxes, laws, or trade

What was the world's first system of writing believed to be developed by the Sumerians?

Centers of trade

During the Neolithic Revolution, early humans discovered how to

The real change in the Neolithic Revolution was the

The world's first civilization began in southern Mesopotamia at a place called

Egyptians had a belief in many gods. What is this known as?

Makes lives easier

All of the following were part of the development of ancient river valley civilizations EXCEPT

In Egypt, this contained spells and prayers and guided the soul after death.

Who was the most important person in a Mesopotamia city?

Government & religion to keep order

Which of the following belonged to the middle social class?

What kind of writing had symbols that stood for ideas and sounds in Egypt?

Create a class system

Babylon's written, legal code, the first of its kind, was inscribed on a stele (stone slab) known as the Law Code of

Sumerians discovered how to make

Which group was located at the bottom of the pyramid structure in Egypt?

Mesopotamia was located in the Middle East between the

The present day island of ____ was once an "Eden-like" place with plenty of water, lush gardens, and snakes.

Which river's floods were the most predictable?

What modern day country is located where ancient Mesopotamia was located?