Early River Valley Civilizations Quiz

Question 1

Which of the river valley civilizations held farmers in high regard and placed them higher on the social class pyramid?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 2

Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of ancient civilizations?

Accepted Answer

river valleys

Question 3

Which civilization was known for the Code of Hammurabi?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 4

The Chines concept of "Mandate of Heaven" was sometimes used to justify

Accepted Answer

rebellion

Question 5

This ancient civilization built a calendar around the flooding of the Nile River?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Egypt

Question 6

What is the main reason the Neolithic Revolution is considered a turning point in World History?

Accepted Answer

Domestication of animals and cultivation of crops led to settled community

Question 7

Which civilization was known for the Babylonians?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 8

Which ancient River Valley Civilization was surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, deserts, and oceans?

Accepted Answer

China

Question 9

Which civilization was known for mummification / embalming?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 10

Archaeological discoveries suggest that....

Accepted Answer

the Sumerians in Mesopotamia developed cuneiform

Question 11

Which civilization was known for the sewer system?

Accepted Answer

Indus River Valley

Question 12

Which river valley civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 13

Which civilization was known for the pyramids?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 14

Which ancient river valley civilization had a theocratic government?

Accepted Answer

Ancient Egypt

Question 15

This ancient river valley civilization had a tower known as a ziggurat, cuneiform writing, and advanced legal system.

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 16

What was one similarity between the ancient civilizations of China and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

They both had dynasties.

Question 17

Which civilization was known for cuneiform?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 18

What were some of the main characteristics of early civilizations?

Accepted Answer

All of the above

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