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

It brought fresh-water suppliesto desert areas.

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

It brought fresh-water supplies to desert areas

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

Cut terraces into mountains for growing crops.

What did the Incan system of roads and bridges accomplish?

It allowed the government to control a large territory.

Why did ancient China benefit from the Silk Road?

It opened new markets for Chinese producers

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

Rich sediments were depositedfrom seasonal flooding

How are the early civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt similar?

They were located along rivers and had fertile soil

Why were the ancient Egyptians buried with their prized possessions?

They wanted their possessions available for their afterlife

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

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

significant geographical obstacles

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

He was feared and respected by his subjects.

How was ancient China similar to other early human civilizations?

Chinese civilizationdeveloped in a fertile river valley.

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

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