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1
Which civilization invented cuneiform?
China
Indus
Egypt
Sumer
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Why were the early civilizations of the Nile River, Mesopotamia, and the Yellow River similar?
they were dependent on fertile soil
they were industrialized
they were dependent on each other for trade
they were monotheistic
3
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
used the ziggurats as temples
used hieroglyphics
developed along rivers
4
Mandate of Heaven and the production of silk are associated with....
India
Greece
West Africa
China
5
Which geographic factor has helped China remain isolated for many centuries?
mountain ranges
severe climate
navigable rivers
natural harbors
6
Hammurabi's Code was significant because it established
democratic government
economic systems
official religion
rules of behavior
7
One reason the Indus, Nile and Tigris valley became centers of civilization is that they had
rich deposits of coal
locations in regions of moderate climate
means for irrigation and transportation
borders and elevations that were easy to defend
8
Which belief system is monotheistic?
Judaism
Hinduism
animism
Shinto
9
Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Mesopotamia
Sinai Peninsula
Cape of Good Hope
Egypt
10
The Code of Hammurabi was designed to
create a stable society
provide a framework for democracy
emphasizes the importance of the afterlife
promote peaceful relations with other cultures
11
Which concept best explains why most major religions have followers throughout the world?
cultural diffusion
secularism
cultural isolation
ethnocentrism
12
How did the Sumerians modify their environment to increase food production?
developing chinampas
digging irrigation canals
removing rain forests
building terraces
13
What were the Egyptian pyramids used for?
palace for pharoah
a university
temple for the gods
burial tomb for pharoah
14
The development of early civilizations usually depended on
the existence of large armies
a plentiful water supply and fertile land
the formation of democracies
a location near large deposits of gold and silver
15
Archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro show evidence of
urban planning
monotheism
social equality
dynastic rule
16
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
treated citizens and slaves equally
rejected the principle of filial piety
recorded existing laws for all to see
ended all physical punishment
17
Which civilization is surrounded by the Yellow (Huang He) River?
Mesopotamia
ancient Egypt
ancient India
ancient China
