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Foundations of Civilization Quiz
Foundations of Civilization Quiz
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Answer the following questions about the development of river valley civilizations.
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1
Annual flooding of the river for irrigation in Ancient Egypt led to it being known as:
The Gift of the Nile
The Golden Nile
The Desert Goddess
The Gift of the Tigris
2
What is true about Hinduism?
All believers are equal
Society organized in rigid caste system
Salvation through strict dietary laws
It is monotheistic
3
Which civilization declined due to a change in the course of the river?
China
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Indus Valley
4
Which of the following was likely the first step in the Neolithic Revolution?
natural disasters
climate change
spread of disease
changing sea levels
5
Which two rivers framed the lands of Mesopotamia?
Yellow and Nile
Tigris and Euphrates
Amazon and Indus
Indus and Nile
6
How is Judaism different from other early civilization religions?
Believers practiced monotheism
Men and women are equal
Anyone could convert to the religion
Followers could marry nonbelievers
7
Which civilization was the first to use geometry?
Egypt
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
China
8
According to Buddhist belief, the journey to enlightenment begins with...
rejecting monotheism
developing a guide to meditation
taking power from the king
observing suffering in the world
9
Which ancient civilization followed a dynastic cycle with the "Mandate of Heaven?"
China
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indus Valley
10
What is a theocracy?
Rule by a military leader
Rule by a religious leader
Rule by the citizens
Rule by a king or queen
11
Which Mesopotamian group developed cuneiform writing?
Babylonians
Phoenicians
Sumerians
Hittites
12
What major impact did Hammurabi's code have on law?
Laws were created by a representative group
Laws no longer suggested punishments
Laws became consistent/stable and predictable
Laws needed to be interpreted by impartial judges
13
The process by which innovations spread across within and across economies is called:
technological diffusion
mummification
cultural diffusion
neolithic revolution
14
How are Hinduism and Buddhism similar?
Began in the same modern-day country.
They were founded at the same time.
Both created a caste system
Siddartha Guatama was the founder
15
Which of these is a direct result of farming?
Use of stone tools
Growth in nomadic groups
Creation of settled communities
Political rights for women
