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River Valley Civilizations
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1
One way in which the Huang He, the Indus, and the Nile civilizations were similar is that they each:
flourished by trading salt and gold
originated in river valleys
suffered repeated invasions
developed monotheistic religions
2
The Code of Hammurabi is an example of
the power of a legislature to veto laws passed by absolute monarchs
regulations on the way to conduct war
the power of strong kings to control trade
written rules for legal procedures
3
The Phoenicians are often referred to as the "carriers of civilization" because they
introduced Islam and Christianity to central Africa
developed the first carts with wheels
traded goods and spread ideas throughout the Mediterranean region
established colonies throughout northern Europe
4
The historical development depicted in this map is an effect of
The Neolithic Revolution
The use of primary sources
The Golden Age of Greece
Judaism
5
Hieroglyphic and cuneiform systems provided the basis for the development of
recorded history
painting and sculpture
subsistence farming
oral traditions
6
The image shown could be included as part of a presentation showing evidence about which topic?
Common characteristics of early civilizations
Geographic features of Mesopotamia
Trade routes and early exploration of the world
Education systems of the first civilizations
7
Which factor most influenced the construction of semipermanent settlements during the Neolithic period?
drawings on cave walls
production of surplus food
ability to harness fire
introduction of fishing nets
8
The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
Overseas trade routes
Early belief systems
Burial sites of ancient rulers
River valley civilizations
9
The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it
ended all physical punishment
rejected the principle of filial piety
treated citizens and slaves equally
recorded existing laws for all to see
10
Why did the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and Tigris valleys become centers of early civilization?
They had locations of moderate climate and abundant rainfall.
They had rich deposits of coal and iron ore.
Their borders and elevations were easy to defend.
They had the means for irrigation and transportation.
11
Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of civilizations in Egypt and Mesopotamia?
Large deserts provided mineral deposits
Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders
River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops
Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes
12
Which geographic feature was common to development of civilizations in ancient Egypt, China, India, and Mesopotamia?
rain forests
deserts
river valleys
mountains
13
One similarity in the Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Harappan, and ancient Chinese civilizations was that they developed:
monotheistic religions
irrigation systems
industrialized economies
democratic governments
14
The image shown and the civilization it depicts was made possible because of the
Schools along the Nile River
Domestication of animals in India
Fertile land of the Andes Mountains
Fertile land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
15
Which innovation would be an effect of humans learning to adapt over time and ultimately domesticate plants and animals?
Nomadic behavior
Farming
Hunting and gathering
Warfare
16
Which describes a reason for the innovation shown in the image?
Early scribes had to write down prayers.
Mesopotamians wanted to keep up with news from around the empire.
Writing was developed to keep track of food supplies and payments.
Mesopotamian people had a complicated system of laws.
17
Which geographic feature was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations
fertile soils
high mountains
vast deserts
smooth coastlines
18
One reason early civilizations developed in China, Egypt, and Mesopotamia is because
rivers contributed to nomadic lifestyles
climate and geography favored agriculture
vast mineral deposits existed for manufacturing
natural barriers provided protection from invasions
19
Which title best completes this diagram?
Separation of Powers
Basic Components of a Paleolithic Age
Features of a Nomadic Lifestyle
Elements of a Civilization
20
The Neolithic Revolution is seen as a turning point in history mainly because
copper was first used to improve stone tools
farming led to settled communities
people started using animal skins for clothing
cave paintings recorded the activities of nomadic groups