Why were early civilizations built on rivers?

Rivers provided water for agriculture

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Ancient Civilization Geography

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A Quiz with maps to test student knowledge of the geography of ancient civilizations.

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1
Mesopotamia means...
The place of much water
The land of fertile soil
The ancient river city
The land between two rivers
2
Which physical feature dominates 75% of Greece's landscape?
mountains and hills
rivers
chinampas
lakes
3
River Valleys are often called the...
"Protection of Community"
"Safety Net of Life"
"Cradles of Civilization"
"Birthplace of Humans"
4
On what river would these famous landmarks be found?
Nile
Indus
Tigris
Huang He
5
Where is terrace farming most beneficial?
the mountains
near deserts
in the fertile crescent
the plains
6
Why were early civilizations built on rivers?
Rivers ensured ideal weather
Rivers provided water for agriculture
Rivers made it easier to invade other lands
Rivers provided beautiful scenery
7
Which body of water is to the west of India?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Pacific Ocean
8
What two rivers surround Mesopotamia?
Huang He & Yellow Rivers
Nile and Jordan Rivers
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
Indus & Ganges Rivers
9
Which desert is to the north of China?
Sahara
Sierra Nevada
Gobi
Antarctica
10
What important ancient region is shaded in red?
Arabian Peninsula
Judea
Fertile Crescent
Far East
11
Which civilization lived along the coast of this important sea?
Sumerian
Greek
Maya
Chinese
12
The Aswan Dam is located on which river?
Tigris River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Indus River
13
If you are traveling on the Indus River, where are you traveling?
China
Pakistan and India
Phoenicia
Egypt
14
What river is outlined in dark blue?
Indus River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Huang He River
15
Africa's geography is known to contain
various climates
the Himalayas
only deserts
all the same climate
16
What river is outlined in red on this map? Hint: it is in Asia.
Huang He River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Indus River
17
Which mountain range is largest in the world?
Himalayas
Andes
Hindu Kush
Thar Desert

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Ancient Civilization Geography

17 termsStudBud Administration291 plays

A Quiz with maps to test student knowledge of the geography of ancient civilizations.

Flashcards17 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 17

Answers

1
Mesopotamia means...
The place of much water
The land of fertile soil
The ancient river city
The land between two rivers
2
Which physical feature dominates 75% of Greece's landscape?
mountains and hills
rivers
chinampas
lakes
3
River Valleys are often called the...
"Protection of Community"
"Safety Net of Life"
"Cradles of Civilization"
"Birthplace of Humans"
4
On what river would these famous landmarks be found?
Nile
Indus
Tigris
Huang He
5
Where is terrace farming most beneficial?
the mountains
near deserts
in the fertile crescent
the plains
6
Why were early civilizations built on rivers?
Rivers ensured ideal weather
Rivers provided water for agriculture
Rivers made it easier to invade other lands
Rivers provided beautiful scenery
7
Which body of water is to the west of India?
Bay of Bengal
Indian Ocean
Arabian Sea
Pacific Ocean
8
What two rivers surround Mesopotamia?
Huang He & Yellow Rivers
Nile and Jordan Rivers
Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
Indus & Ganges Rivers
9
Which desert is to the north of China?
Sahara
Sierra Nevada
Gobi
Antarctica
10
What important ancient region is shaded in red?
Arabian Peninsula
Judea
Fertile Crescent
Far East
11
Which civilization lived along the coast of this important sea?
Sumerian
Greek
Maya
Chinese
12
The Aswan Dam is located on which river?
Tigris River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Indus River
13
If you are traveling on the Indus River, where are you traveling?
China
Pakistan and India
Phoenicia
Egypt
14
What river is outlined in dark blue?
Indus River
Tigris River
Euphrates River
Huang He River
15
Africa's geography is known to contain
various climates
the Himalayas
only deserts
all the same climate
16
What river is outlined in red on this map? Hint: it is in Asia.
Huang He River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Indus River
17
Which mountain range is largest in the world?
Himalayas
Andes
Hindu Kush
Thar Desert