Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?

they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys

Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,

land around the river was fertile and capable of farming.

Egypt received little rainfall, agriculture in the kingdom depended on irrigation supplied by

the annual flooding of the Nile River.

the areas on this map marked with an "X" all have what in common?

All had civilizations that were centered along major rivers.

Explain the reasoning for the geographic location of the these ancient Indian cities and towns?

because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.

Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?

Abraham is the father of the faith.

The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to

let all people know all the laws.

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1
Early civilizations in Egypt, India, and China all share which common trait?
know little about them due to catastrophic natural disasters
they were founded along rivers and fertile valleys
coastal location allowed them to trade with the Roman Empire
each civilization flourished despite harsh desert conditions
2
This diagram shows the holy books of what religion?
Buddhism
Hinduism
Islam
Judaism
3
Because rivers like the Nile, Tigris, and Euphrates flooded in ancient times,
the concepts of cooperation and democracy were founded.
those places were never able to form civilizations.
people lived in a constant state of fear.
land around the river was fertile and capable of farming.
4
What is the dominant religion of India?
Buddhism
Christianity
Hinduism
Islam
5
Egypt received little rainfall, agriculture in the kingdom depended on irrigation supplied by
water from the Red Sea.
water transported by slaves.
water from the Mediterranean Sea.
the annual flooding of the Nile River.
6
The Zhou Dynasty claimed that their rule was ordered by supernatural spirits. This was known as
the Divine Right of Kings.
the Mandate of Heaven.
the Law of Nature.
the Edict of Man.
7
Monotheism is the religious belief in
peace
tolerance
one God.
one culture.
8
The purpose of the The Great Wall of China, as originally constructed by the Qin Dynasty was to
show the greatness of the emperor.
divide the empire into rival states.
prevent foreign invasion.
prevent immigration.
9
the areas on this map marked with an "X" all have what in common?
All had civilizations that were centered along major rivers.
None were able to trade over great distances.
All were protected from invasion by geographic features.
None lasted out of the ancient era of history.
10
Explain the reasoning for the geographic location of the these ancient Indian cities and towns?
because of irrigation, trade, and transportation.
all were located along the Indus river for military defense
They were all located along the Indus to limit contact.
They were all located along the Indus for Chinese trading
11
In which of these areas would you find the HIGHEST concentration of people who follow Hinduism?
4
6
3
5
12
The area known as "Mesopotamia" is found between the rivers
Tigris and Euphrates.
Danube and Rhine.
Yellow and Yangtze.
Nile and Congo.
13
Which statement represents one of the beliefs of Judaism?
The Four Noble Truths guide followers.
Jesus is held to be the Son of God.
Abraham is the father of the faith.
The Qur'an is the main religious text.
14
the Hebrews were monotheistic, meaning they
followed the teachings of the Torah.
believed spirits lived in all things.
believed in only one god.
wrote down their teachings in a sacred book.
15
Which is the common aspect of the religions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam?
reincarnation
belief in Jesus as the Son of God
monotheism
belief in the New Testament
16
The Code of Hammurabi in Babylonia was intended to
let all people know all the laws.
allow commoners to have more rights.
free slaves from oppression.
give all people voting rights.
17
This ancient monument is found in
India
Egypt
Israel
Turkey

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