6th Grade Geography Assessment

Buildings reflecting religious beliefs: The Great Pyramid, Dome of the Rock and...

An advantage that a river valley provided that promoted growth of cities was

Trading route that linked Europe, Africa and Asia helping civilizations develop

Both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia developed writing systems.

These civilizations built levees and canals to prevent flooding of homes and crops.

Seasonal winds that bring moist air from the ocean affecting agriculture in India

A common cultural characteristic of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

The loss of fertile soil caused by over-farming and over grazing animals

A common geographical characteristic shared by Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

Both Egypt and Mesopotamia had leaders that also held important religious roles.

Both of these civilizations developed advanced farming techniques creating a surplus of food.

The absolute location closest to where civilization began in Ancient Egypt by the Nile River?

Both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia developed in

The western thought of "What goes around, comes around"

Which 2 geographical features likely provided fertile land in the Mesopotamia region?

The city-state of Sumer having lapis lazuli, which comes from beyond the Zagros Mts. shows they

Which number indicates Africa where Egyptian civilization developed?

True or False: Farming led to more people having time to become skilled workers.

A common political characteristic that Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia share

Providing transportation routes so goods and ideas can be traded and exchanged between cities..

Digging ditches to bring water to crops is called

The ancient civilization of China was greatly influenced by the religious ideas of what country

Rivers provided food such as fish and water plants that could be eaten.

The Chinese way of farming on a mountain by creating steps and different levels

Why do many Hindus and Buddhists choose to be vegetarians?

Which river most directly contributed to the development of China?

The building material resource that was most available in Mesopotamia was...

An advantage that a river valley provided that promoted the growth of cities

These have been built to control flooding, generate power and help with irrigation.

Mesopotamia and Egypt had a surplus of food and could support cities with large populations