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W.H. Ancient Civilizations
W.H. Ancient Civilizations
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A Quiz to review the River Valley Civilizations.
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What is the historical significance of this region?
Ancient Mesopotamia where one of the earliest known civilizations formed.
Ancient Greece where the oldest known democracy was established.
Ancient Greece where one of the earliest known civilizations formed.
Ancient Mesopotamia where the oldest known democracy was established.
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What was a similarity between the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and China?
all had a democracy
all had a system of writing
they were monotheistic
they traded with the new world
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The collapse of Mesopotamian society, like the collapse of later civilizations, was caused by
tensions between neighboring city-states
a series of famines
migrations of large groups to other countries
constant invasions from foreigners
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Shade parts of the map are...
locations of river valleys that supported ancient civilizations
most important ports of the Silk Road
locations of the birth of Hinduism, Islam, Christianity and Buddhism
location of the largest outbreaks of the plague in human history
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What was associated with the Neolithic Revolution?
Agriculture
Cave Paintings
Stone Tools
Nomadic Lifestyle
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Which is NOT common in complex societies?
distinct religious structure
location near a major ocean
uniform system of weights and measures
organized government
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Hammurabi and the Legalism Philosophy both believed that this would create an orderly society.
Divine Worship of Gods
Education
Harsh Punishments
Equality among the citizens
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Why did Early Civilizations develop in Egypt, China and Mesopotamia?
Natural Barriers
Nomadic Lifestyles
Natural Resources
Climate and Geography
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What have archaeological studies of the Indus Valley cities of Mohenjo-daro and Harappa revealed?
They have uncovered evidence of dynastic rule in these cities.
They have uncovered evidence of social equality in these cities.
The have uncovered evidence of urban planning jin these cities.
They have uncovered evidence of monotheism in these cities.
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a belief in one god
unotheistic
polytheistic
monotheistic
solotheistic
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Mesopotamia , Yellow River Valley and the Nile River Valley depended on this for survival.
Codes of Law to control society
Polytheistic Religions
Flooding of the rivers to provide fertile soil for farming
Monotheistic Religions
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Cities, Government, Religion and Social Structure
Greek Achievements
Causes of the downfall of Rome
Characteristics of a Civilization
Hellenistic Era Inventions
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What is another name for the Neolithic Revolution?
American Revolution
Ice Age
Stone Age
Agricultural Revolution
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The four earliest civilizations that we have discussed all have what in common -
located near major coal and iron sources
they were all in elevated areas where it was cool
located along river valleys with fertile soil
located on the same continent
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Under the traditional caste system in India, a person's caste did not determine —
what occupations were available to that person.
with whom that person could associate.
whom that person may marry.
which foods that person may eat.
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What continent was Egypt on?
Africa
Europe
Asia Minor
South America
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rise of cities, surpluses of food, development of new technology and emphasis on job specialization are the effects of -
the Spring of Nations
the Protestant Reformation
the Bronze Age Collapse
the Neolithic Revolution
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Ancient Egypt was protected by natural barriers formed by
the Mediterranean
Deserts
the Nile
the Delta
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Hammurabi's Code of Law contributed to the development of the rule of law by
establishing a written code of law
ensured fairness of all people under the law
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Of the things listed below...What would someone living in the Neolithic Period use ?????
Art
Stone Tools
Nomadic Lifestyle
Irrigation System
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What led to the establishment of permanent settlements?
Nomadic Lifestyle
Religion
Agriculture
Trade
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Ancient forms of writing were used mainly for this during Ancient Civilizations.
Honor Military Victories
Correspond with other Civilizations
Spread Religion
Record keeping
