How are the early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt similar?

They were located along rivers and had fertile soil

What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?

It allowed the government to control a large territory.

Which statement best explains how Aztec religious ceremonies added to the power of the emperor?

He was feared and respected by his subjects.

What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?

It brought fresh-water suppliesto desert areas.

Why did ancient China benefit from the Silk Road?

It opened new markets for Chinese producers

What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?

Peasants did not own the land that they farmed and worked on

How did the Incas modify their geography to develop their empire?

Cut terraces into mountains for growing crops.

How was ancient China similar to other early human civilizations?

Chinese civilizationdeveloped in a fertile river valley.

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

They wanted their possessions available for their afterlife

What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?

It brought fresh-water supplies to desert areas

Which factor restricted trade between China's Silk Road and civilizations to its west?

significant geographical obstacles

Why was their an abundance offertile soil in the Nile Delta?

Rich sediments were depositedfrom seasonal flooding

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1
Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on the development of the Inca empire?
river valleys
mountains
irregular coastlines
deserts
2
How are the early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt similar?
They were located in a warm climate
They were located in the mountains & had food abundance
They were located along rivers and had fertile soil
They were located in remote locations safe from invaders
3
What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?
It allowed the government to control a large territory.
It helped the empire spread into new continents.
It gave the government a major source of revenue.
It provided employment for many peasants.
4
Which statement best explains how Aztec religious ceremonies added to the power of the emperor?
The emperor was the only god in the universe.
Conquering other people allowed him to gain more land
The emperor presided overmost ceremonies
He was feared and respected by his subjects.
5
I thanked Ms. Gregory for reviewing with me today?
NO (what are you waiting for?)
YES (she rocks!)
6
Which physical feature assisted Ancient Indians in trading?
plateau
rivers and oceans
grasslands
desert
7
What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?
It helped protect crops from damage caused by flooding
It reduced farmers’ dependence on aid from the pharaoh
It brought fresh-water suppliesto desert areas.
It increased trade across the Mediterranean Sea
8
Why did ancient China benefit from the Silk Road?
It opened new markets for Chinese producers
It enabled Chinese workers to migrate to job locations
It decreased the cost of exporting goods
It created access to an abundant supply of raw materials
9
Which factor contributed most to the development of towns and cities in ancient Egypt?
the need for people to live close to fresh-water supplies
the surplus food supply
the threat of foreign enemies that created defenses
Mesopotamia was full from Black Friday shoppers
10
If you were born into the Sudra Caste, what lifestyle were you destined to live?
warrior
priest
skilled trader
unskilled worker
11
I am ready for my social studies Interim tomorrow?
NO
YES
12
What was the major difference between peasants and other farmers in ancient Egypt?
Peasants were denied the same religious rituals.
Peasants were required to work on the building projects
Peasants did not own the land that they farmed and worked on
Peasants lived in remote villagesin houses made of mud.
13
How did the Incas modify their geography to develop their empire?
Cut down trees to create roads and sewers.
Destroyed the rainforest for cattle grazing.
Created terraces for better transportation.
Cut terraces into mountains for growing crops.
14
How was ancient China similar to other early human civilizations?
Chinese civilization was broughtby nomadic peoples
Chinese civilization united adiverse set of populations.
Chinese civilization centered around trading posts
Chinese civilizationdeveloped in a fertile river valley.
15
Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?
They wanted their possessions available for their afterlife
They wanted their possessions to help identify them
They wanted their possessions to be preserved for centuries
They wanted their possessions protected from invaders
16
Which problem contributed most to the construction ofthe Great Wall of China?
foreign invasion
civil war
trade competition
high unemployment
17
What effect did the invention of irrigation systems have on ancient Egypt?
It had no effect on Egyptian society whatsoever
It helped protect crops fromdamage caused by flooding.
It reduced farmers’ dependence on aid from the pharaoh
It brought fresh-water supplies to desert areas
18
What did the caste system create?
chaos and disorder
a set of rules for the Brahmin
fairness and equality for all people
social and political order
19
Which situation was an immediate cause for the collapse of the Aztec civilization?
a lack of military training.
a series of crop failures
conquest by foreigners.
disruption of overseas trade networks.
20
Which factor restricted trade between China's Silk Road and civilizations to its west?
constant fighting amongt local rulers
shortage of natural resources
significant geographical obstacles
conflict over a limited number of customers
21
Why was their an abundance offertile soil in the Nile Delta?
Irrigation systems developed bythe ancient Egyptians
Continuous rains from heavytropical storms in Ethiopia
The Mediterranean Sea provided nutrientrich soil.
Rich sediments were depositedfrom seasonal flooding

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