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WHI.3: River Valley Civilizations
WHI.3: River Valley Civilizations
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1
In which region did this form of writing most likely develop?
Phoenicia
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Sumer
2
What is the significance of the Code of Hammurabi?
It was the first set of written laws in history
It established tolerance within the legal system
It promoted equality between men and women
It formed the basis for a democratic society
3
This type of government best describes early Mesopotamia:
colonies
provinces
two kingdoms
independent city-states
4
Which ancient river was known as "River of sorrows"?
Indus River
Tigris River
Nile River
Huang He River
5
Which civilization was known for being Monotheistic?
Indian
Hebrew
Mesopotamia
Phoenician
6
Early economies were based on
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coin money
agriculture
trade guilds
central banks
7
The Phoenicians adapted to the Mediterranean Sea. How did this group do so?
They lived in ice houses
They developed trade routes across the seas
They irrigated their farmland with seawater
They developed a strong land army
8
Which of these early civilizations is not correctly matched with its famous river(s)?
Egypt- Rhine
Mesopotamia- Tigris and Euphrates
China- Huang He
India- Indus
9
The leader of an empire is called the ___________.
emperor
king
pharoah
king
10
Hammurabi is known for
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conquering the Indian subcontinent
writing the Epic of Gilgamesh
establishing a harsh set of laws
developing the first cuneiform writing
11
What type of government was common in River Valley civilizations?
oligarchy
theocracy
democracy
republic
12
Most River Valley Civilizations were...
Polytheistic
Monotheistic
13
Achievements of early Egyptians include all of the following except:
irrigation systems
a 365 day calendar
development of cuneiform writing
advanced medical practices
14
Early civilizations organized their territory into all of the following EXCEPT:
city-state
empire
kingdom
dynasty
15
Where was the first permanent agricultural community located?
Nile and Jericho Rivers
Rhine River
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Amazon River
16
The organization of society into different levels is:
slavery
invasion
social class
dynasty
17
Both Hebrews and Phoenicians settled along the--
Huang He Valley
Nile River Valley
Fertile Crescent
Indus River Valley
18
All of the following were characteristics of the Code of Hammurabi except
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mercy
uniform law code
enforced for many years
applied to all groups
19
The Assyrians conquered and ruled many peoples. What kind of government is this?
republic
democracy
constitutional monarchy
empire
20
In ancient China, dynasties practiced the Mandate of Heaven, meaning power came from...
Kings
Families
Ancestors
God
21
The majority of Phoenician colonies were located in--
North Africa
Spain
Italy
Asia Minor
22
Mesopotamia
was invaded several times. What geographical feature made this possible?
mountain glaciers
deep rivers
large deserts
open plains
23
Which best describes the societies of the River Valley civilizations? Social classes were
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rigid and dependent on birth
flexible and dependent on education
flexible for citizens, but rigid for slaves
rigid for commoners, but flexible for nobles
24
The first civilizations began to arise in which of the following regions?
Mesopotamia
China
India
Egypt
25
Cuneiform, the earliest writing, was based on _____________.
laws
trade
symbols
alphabet
26
What is the most important geographic feature to Egypt and Mesopotamia?
large deserts
open plains
high mountains
river valleys
27
In ancient Egyptian civilization can best be described as having--
strict social hierarchy
rulers treat everyone equally
citizens being equal
forbids unequal treatment of its citizens
28
The Phoenicians invented a new way of writing: the _________________.
laws
alphabet
crops
symbols
29
The area between Tigris and Euphrates rivers is part of what region?
Fertile Crescent
Great Plains
Himalayan Mountains
Gobi Desert
30
What was the primary reason that civilization developed in the Nile Valley and Mesopotamia?
important centers of learning were in the valley
good architects lived there
the soil was fertile for farming
farmers could use tractors and other machinery easily
31
The Mesopotamians invented a way to take water from the river to their farms called ______.
rich soil
territory
irrigation
slavery
32
What feature kept Indian and Chinese civilizations apart?
Indian Ocean
Sahara Desert
Pacific Ocean
Himalayan Mountains
33
What river gave rise to Egyptian civilization?
Indus
Nile
Tigris
Euphrates
34
What was Egyptian leader called?
Czar
King
Pharaoh
Emperor
35
Where did the world’s oldest cities first appear?
Sumer
Harrapa
Egypt
Persia