River Valley Civilization

Question 1

Why did Ancient Egypt build pyramids?

Accepted Answer

to honor dead leaders

Question 2

Which mathematical achievement of Mesopotamian civilization had the most significant and long-lasting impact?

Accepted Answer

Babylonian mathematicians used a number system to the base 60.

Question 3

How did the invention of papyrus impact Ancient Egyptian civilization?

Accepted Answer

It allowed written ideas to be re-created easily.

Question 4

Why was Egypt sometimes referred to as the “gift of the Nile”?

Accepted Answer

The Nile provided Egypt with water for crops.

Question 5

The people of Mesopotamia believed that there were many gods & goddesses. Which term best describes this religion?

Accepted Answer

polytheistic

Question 6

What was the first civilization to live in Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

Sumerians

Question 7

In classical India, a person's marriage status, foods eaten, and jobs held were most likely dictated by what?

Accepted Answer

caste

Question 8

.How did the development of cuneiform writing impact the culture of Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

It allowed Mesopotamia to keep accurate records.

Question 9

How did Ancient Egyptians attempt to measure time?

Accepted Answer

They created a calendar of 365 days.

Question 10

Why was mummification an important element of Ancient Egyptian society?

Accepted Answer

Egyptians believed in the afterlife.

Question 11

What geographic feature led to the the ancient Egyptian land to be called Upper Kingdom & Lower Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

the South to North flow of the Nile River

Question 12

How did the caste system impact the social structure of Indian society?

Accepted Answer

It prevented social mobility between the classes.

Question 13

Ancient Indian civilization developed along which river?

Accepted Answer

Indus River

Question 14

Which term is an example of an early irrigation technique?

Accepted Answer

dam

Question 15

How did an individual’s social status affect punishment under the Code of Hammurabi?

Accepted Answer

It had less harsh punishments for crimes committed by higher classes.

Question 16

According to Hinduism, how does one’s actions in life impact one after death?

Accepted Answer

Lives a mostly good life has the potential to be reborn into a higher caste

Question 17

Ancient Egyptian civilization was built along which geographic feature?

Accepted Answer

Nile River Delta

Question 18

Who would you find in the upper class in the ancient Egyptian social structure?

Accepted Answer

Pharaoh

Question 19

The concepts of Karma and Dharma are important elements of what religion?

Accepted Answer

Hinduism

Question 20

How did the development of the plow improve the lifestyles of Mesopotamian civilizations?

Accepted Answer

It increased the amounts of land people could farm.

Question 21

The belief in reincarnation and Karma led to what development in Hindu societies?

Accepted Answer

caste system

Question 22

How did Brahmanism influence Hindu religion?

Accepted Answer

It developed early concepts of the afterlife and reincarnation.

Question 23

Which ancient civilization is responsible for hieroglyphs and papyrus?

Accepted Answer

Egypt

Question 24

Which ancient civilization would you find a ziggurat?

Accepted Answer

Mesopotamia

Question 25

How did the mountains surrounding the Indus River impact the development of civilization in that region?

Accepted Answer

They protected the civilization from outside invaders.

Question 26

Why is Mesopotamia often referred to as the Fertile Crescent?

Accepted Answer

The region is home to rich farmland.

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