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Module 2: Early River Valley Civilizations: Lesson 4 & 5
Module 2: Early River Valley Civilizations: Lesson 4 & 5
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1
Ancient Harappan civilization was explained by the caused of earthquarkes that cause the ___ river to change its course.
Tigris River
Nile River
Euphrates River
Indus River
2
What effect did the construction of roads have on China during the Zhou dynasty?
It encouraged the spread of feudalism throughout the country.
It allowed agricultural products to be brought to market more easily.
It increased the power of the nobles at the expense of the royal family.
It allowed foreign invaders to conquer the country.
3
The first major Indus civilization is sometimes referred ______ civilization.
Harappan
Shang
Sumerian
Ur
4
Which of these groups would was the highest-ranking in the caste system in ancient India?
merchants and businessmen
the nobility
warriors and soldiers
priests and religious scholars
5
Children were expected to respect their parents in ancient Chinese society and obey the decisions of their _____
Uncle
Mother
Brother
Father
6
Which of the following caused Harappan cities to decline by 1750 BC?
A plague caused the Harappan people to migrate farther south.
A series of earthquakes and floods destroyed many Harappan cities.
A number of internal conflicts led to civil war among Harappan leaders.
An invasion forced the Harappan people to abandon their cities.
7
Which of the following was the most important virtue in ancient China?
forgiveness of insults
respect for one’s elders
respect for women’s rights
compassion for the poor
8
Archaeologists discovered ornate gold, jade, and ___ artwork at Sanxingdui ruins.
Silver
Ruby
Copper
Bronze
9
Which statement about the Sanxingdui Civilization is accurate?
The people developed a culture independent from North China Plain cultures.
Their cities were created close to the Huang He River.
Their cities were relatively peaceful.
Their artwork has largely disappeared because it was made of wood.
10
Which Chinese river has been called “China’s Sorrow” because of the devastating floods it has caused?
Chang Jiang
Huang He
Xi Jiang
Mekong
11
The Zhou Dynasty is credited with originating the concept of the "Mandate of Heaven," which held that
the emperor was allowed to rule only with the blessing of the gods.
the ruler of China would be the head of the church.
one could only achieve salvation if the emperor granted it.
God favored China over all other countries.
12
Which ancient site is this?
The Pyramids
The Colosseum
The Parthenon
The Great Wall
13
Why is little known about early Indus River civilizations?
Modern scholars have been unable to decipher their language.
There are few ruins remaining from their settlements.
Many of their structures were constructed of wood and have rotted away.
Their cities were a maze of jumbled streets.
14
Which geographical feature protected early Indian civilizations from northern invasions?
Indus River
Himalayan Mountains
Ganges River
Thar Desert
15
The Huang He, or Yellow River, is called because of the yellow- colored ___ it carries as it flowsfrom the Pacific Ocean
minerals
yellow color
civilization
loess
16
Which of the following was one of the Shang dynasty’s major cities?
Shanghai
Anyang
Nanjing
Beijing
17
During the Zhou dynasty, the construction of roads and ___ helped stimulate trade and improved the economy of China.
Canals
Cities
Ports
Walls
18
A ruler could lose the "mandate of heaven" if he or she
did not convert to Buddhism.
did not pass the civil service exam.
became immoral or unjust.
were not the firstborn son or daughter.
19
Ancient Indian civilization- such as that of the Indus Valley- was notable for which of these?
the invention of paper currency
creating the oldest written language
working with copper and bronze
creating iron and steel furnaces
20
Which of the following statements about the ancient Harappan city of Mohenjo-Daro is accurate?
Only the rich citizens had private baths and toilets.
The inhabitants dumped their waste into a drainage ditch.
The inhabitants used pumps to bring water into their houses.
Almost all of the houses contained pipes for fresh water and sewage.
