f River Valley Civilizations Test Review

What is the name of the writing system pictured here?

The ancient Sumerians modified their environment to increase food production by

Why did the first civilizations develop along river valleys?

What is another name for the region known as Mesopotamia?

All the river valleys used rivers to 

The idea that Chinese rulers received their authority from heaven was known as?

This was a set of harsh laws based on the idea of an "eye for an eye"

This river valley civilization set the foundation for all the civilizations and was divided into three empires

Which two achievements were China and India known for?

What does the word polytheistic mean?

Which civilization developed along the Nile River?

Ziggurats are to temples as pyramids are to

One way in which the ancient Sumerians, Egyptians, and China are similar is that these civilizations developed

Which river system is found in Mesopotamia?

Who made up the top of the social pyramid in river valley civilizations?

Which Chinese river was also known as the "River of Sorrow" due to its destructive flooding?

What does the name Mesopotamia refer to?

A family of rulers is known as a

Which religious practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?

What is the name of the writing system used by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia?

What is the name of the ruler pictured above?