Where is Greece located?

on a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea

What would be the best title for this map?

Map of Greek Cultural Influence

in the northeastern corner of Africa along the Nile River

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Change Over Time

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We have studied several ancient cultures, the way their geography changed over time, and their contributions to our society today. Now let's check our knowledge!

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1
How were the ancient people of China and Egypt similar?
Both built pyramids.
Both were inventors.
Both designed the Great Wall of China.
Both used the same written language.
2
Which group of people built the Great Wall?
Ancient Roman
Ancient Chinese
Ancient African
Ancient Greek
3
Where is Greece located?
in the northeastern corner of Africa along the Nile River
in East Asia westward into the deserts of Central Asia
in present-day Italy
on a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea
4
Which civilization invented the 365-day calendar?
Ancient Indian
Ancient Chinese
Ancient American
Ancient Egyptian
5
Mali is located in
North Africa
West Africa
South Africa
East Africa
6
Symbols and characters were part of the written language of the _______________ culture.
Ancient Chinese
Ancient Egyptian
Ancient Indian
early American
7
Which ancient Chinese invention do we most often use or see on Independence Day?
kites
bronze
silk cloth
fireworks
8
The geographic feature that had the most influence on ancient Egypt was the —
Mediterranean Sea
Nile River
Red Sea
Atlantic Ocean
9
Which group of people built pyramids?
Americans
Ancient Chinese
Ancient Egyptians
Indians
10
The word architecture means
planting in water
the design of buildings
making new items
kinds of writing
11
The definition of a contribution is
giving or doing something
making something new
laws people follow
something we use
12
Which invention from ancient Egypt is most often used in schools today?
silk
hieroglyphics
compass
paper
13
What would be the best title for this map?
Map of Greek Cultural Influence
Map of Indian Cultural Influence
Map of Israeli Cultural Influence
Map of Egyptian Cultural Influence
14
What is another name for the Huang He river in China?
Yangtze River
Yellow River
River of Harmony
River of Happiness
15
The contributions in the pictures were made by
Ancient China
Ancient Greece
Ancient Egypt
Ancient Mali
16
Rome is a city located
in present-day Italy
on a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea
in the northeastern corner of Africa along the Nile River
in East Asia westward into the deserts of Central Asia
17
Which word is NOT a synonym of the word "past?"
ancient
former
previous
later
18
Egypt is located
on a peninsula surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea
in East Asia westward into the deserts of Central Asia
in present-day Italy
in the northeastern corner of Africa along the Nile River
19
Which of the following was NOT a contribution of the Ancient Egyptian civilization?
hieroglyphics
characters or symbols
clock
pyramids
20
The word ancient means
old and stinky
yesterday
in the future
long, long ago

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