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River Valley Civilizations
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1
Mesopotamia was different than other river valley civilizations because...
They were monotheistic.
They did not have natural barriers for protection.
They moved from place to place for survival
THey did not create a form of written language.
2
How were the religious beliefs of early river valley civilizations similar?
They all buried their leaders in pyramids
They were all monotheistic
They each believed in the same named gods and goddesses
They were all polytheistic
3
Why did cities in Mesopotamia build walls that surrounded the city?
To control the flood waters of the Tigris and Euphrates
To keep out invaders from neighboring villages
To bury the King when he died
All of the above
4
Why are the trade routes that connected China with other civilizations called the Silk Road?
Because silk worms could be found along the way
Because wealthy citizens in other civilizations wanted silk
Because each trade route was made of silk
Because the Han Dynasty leaders were called "Silks"
5
What major religion spread its ideas and beliefs along the Silk Road from India to China?
Christianity
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
6
The history of China is broken up by ______, which is a group of rulers from the same family.
Democracy
Monarchy
Emperor
Dynasty
7
In Mesopotamia, Egypt and China, which social class made up the largest % of the population?
Middle Class-Merchants, artisans, traders, and craftspeople
Lower class-farmers, servants, and slaves
Upper class-ruler, ruler's family, priests and nobles
8
Much of what historians know about the Indus River Valley is based on hypotheses because...
The ancient Indians never invented a system of writing
The Mongols attacked their cities and destroyed all records
None of the above
No one can translate their written language
9
Which of the following was NOT a philosophy that was developed in Ancient China?
Buddhism
Daoism
Confucianism
Legalism
10
Cities of the Indus River Civilization were unique because...
The cities had a sewer system
All of the above
All houses were similar in size and shape
The cities were built using a grid
11
Why was the North China Plain the best place for Chinese civilization to begin?
Natural protection from physical features
All of the above
Mild climate that is good for farming
Silt from the Yellow River flooding
12
Many dynasties contributed to the building of the _________ to protect their Northern border.
The Great Wall of China
The Forbidden City
The Great Bath
The Great Pyramid
