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Ancient Egypt, India, Greece, China, and Mesopotamia
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1
In many ancient civilizations, what was the basis of social hierarchy?
occupation
education
religious beliefs
birth and social class
2
What are some common reasons that contributed to the decline of ancient civilizations?
increased technology and invasions
expanding trade and internal conflicts
environmental changes, conflicts, and invasions
religion and expanding trade
3
What is the term for the belief in many gods?
idolism
atheism
monotheism
polytheism
4
The development of which innovation was crucial for the growth of settled agricultural societies?
metalwork
writing
wheel
irrigation systems
5
What was the purpose of the Great Wall of China?
control flooding
create trade
defend against invaders
mark the boundaries
6
What is an ancient Greek city-state?
a city within a state
a self-governing city
the largest city in Ancient Greece
the capital of a state's government
7
What was the name of the ruling families that passed down power in ancient China?
kingdoms
empires
city-states
dynasties
8
Which river was the lifeblood of ancient Egyptian civilization?
Niles
Euphrates
Tigris
Indus
9
Where did the ancient Indian civilization begin?
Nile River Valley
Indus River Valley
Yellow River Valley
Long River Valley
10
What was the name of the earliest known writing system developed in Mesopotamia?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Alphabet
Ideograms
11
What was the name of the Egyptian writing system that used pictures and symbols?
Cuneiform
Alphabet
Sanskrit
Hieroglyphics
12
Who was considered the divine ruler of ancient Egypt?
Emperor
Priest
Pharaoh
King
13
Which Greek city-state was known for its military bravery and disciplined society?
Sparta
Cairo
Athens
Mohenjodaro
14
Which modern-day countries are located in the region where the Indus Valley Civilization flourished?
China & Mongolia
Egypt & Sudan
India & Pakistan
Iran & Iraq
15
Long before the Chinese invented ________ for writing, the Egyptians wrote on reeds called papyrus.
cloth
paper
paint
ink
16
Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a civilization?
farming the land
creating cities
living mainly in one location
following the herds for food
17
What were common forms of entertainment in ancient civilizations?
reading
watching music, theater, and athletics on TV
watching live music, theater, and athletics
listening to music, theater, and athletics on the radio
18
What was a common form of labor in ancient civilizations, often involving captured enemies?
craftmanship
slavery
agriculture
military service
19
Which belief system teaches order, respect, and proper conduct for the emperor and all Chinese citizens?
Daoism
Confucianism
Buddhism
Legalism
20
What is the study of past peoples and cultures through their material remains?
history
anthropology
archeaology
sociology
21
Which two major rivers were crucial to the development of early Chinese civilizations?
Indus & the Ganges Rivers
Yellow (Huang He) & Long (Chang Jiang) Rivers
Orange (Chengzi) & Straight (Zhi De) Rivers
Green (Luse De) & Short (Duan De) Rivers
22
The English alphabet has its roots in a writing system from what ancient civilization?
China
Mesopotamia
India
Greece
23
Who was the famous ruler of Babylon who codified a comprehensive set of laws?
Nebuchadnezzar
Hammurabi
Sargon
Gilgamesh
24
The discovery of what two strong and durable materials greatly improved the advancements in tools and weapons?
silver and iron
bronze and iron
gold and iron
tin and bronze
25
This invention by the ancient Chinese improved how quickly they could produce silk and extract salt. It is:
needle
carts
irrigation system
the foot-powered machine
26
What role did religion often play in the daily lives of people in ancient civilizations?
explained the natural world and beliefs on how to live your life
used to control people
ignored by most people
limited to the ruling class
27
What was the primary economic activity in most ancient civilizations?
agriculture
manufacturig
trade
mining
28
What was the first religion to belief in one God?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Christianity
Judaism
29
Galileo Gaileli made discoveries about astronomy in ancient __________.
Mesopotamia
India
Greece
Egypt
30
What were the monumental tombs built for the pharaohs of the Old Kingdom?
obelisks
pyramids
temples
domes
31
Which two rivers were central to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?
Yellow and Yangtze
Tigris and Euphrates
Nile and Niger
Indus and Ganges
32
In 206 BCE, who invented the compass for navigation?
Ancient Indians
Ancient Chinese
Ancient Greeks
Ancient Egyptians
33
Which Greek city-state is considered the birthplace of democracy?
Mohenjodaro
Sparta
Cairo
Athens
34
What was the purpose of the Oracle Bones used during the Shang Dynasty?
planning agriculture
writing historical records
artistic design
predicting the future through supernatural being