Chapter 2 Review

Which of these was NOT a characteristic of the Indus Valley Civilization?

What was the primary purpose of the pyramids in ancient Egypt?

Which of the following resources was highly valued in Shang China and was used in trade?

The main god worshipped by the Egyptians during the Old Kingdom was:

In the Shang Dynasty, the primary material used for making tools and weapons was:

The decline of which civilization is often linked to environmental changes such as droughts and earthquakes?

The primary economy of the Indus Valley civilization relied on:

The Indus Valley script is notable because:

Which of the following was a significant achievement of the Phoenicians?

Which river is associated with the rise of civilization in ancient China?

Which ancient group is credited with developing one of the first monotheistic religions?

In ancient Egyptian beliefs, the pharaoh was viewed as a:

The ancient Egyptians writing materials were made primarily from:

The Shang dynasty in China is best known for its advancements in:

Which social structure was common across all early civilizations, including Egypt, the Indus Valley and China?

Which structure was a major architectural achievement of the Mayan civilization?

The Phoenicians are remembered for their contributions to:

The Nile river was crucial to ancient Egypt mainly because it:

The Shang Dynasty is credited with being one of the first civilizations to:

Which feature was most about Indus Valley cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa?

The primary writing system used in ancient Egypt is known as:

Which civilization developed a calendar to track agricultural cycles and religious festivals?

The Zhou Dynasty is known for establishing the concept of the:

Which Chinese philosophy emphasized harmony with nature?

The Olmecs, an early America civilization, are known for their:

Which civilization is considered the "mother culture" of Mesoamerica?

The Olmecs' influence on later Mesoamerican cultures was most evident in their:

What did the Olmecs and later Mesoamerican cultures develop that was also seen in ancient Egypt?

Which civilization developed an early form of a sewer system?

Which ancient people were known as "sea traders" due to their extensive trade networks across the Meditteranean?