All of the River Valley civilizations had this in common...

they treated men better than women

Why was Egypt called the "gift of the Nile?"

Because of irrigation which watered the crops.

How did farming lead to government?

Needed to organize large community projects

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Unit One Review World History

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1
Which ancient civilization actually had a sewage system?
Babylonian
Assyrian
Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
2
All of the River Valley civilizations had this in common...
they spoke the same language
they worshiped the same gods
they treated men better than women
they danced like Egyptians
3
What form of government did China have?
Democracy
Theocracy
Oligarchy
Monarchy
4
During the Neolithic Revolution, the humans changed how?
developed specialized labor
grew taller and more beautiful
we don't really know...
they didn't...stayed about the same until later in history.
5
Which River Valley Civilization lacked adequate resources and had to form trade networks?
China
Egypt
Indus River Valley
Mesopotamia
6
Why did the Indus River Valley settlements change location?
the river changed course
the river dried up
they were invaded
they were bored
7
Where's the Mesopotamia civilization located?
South Asia
Southern Africa
Northern Africa
Southwest Asia
8
Why was Egypt called the "gift of the Nile?"
Because the Pharaohs said so!
Because of the Egyptian boat races.
Because the water was considered sacred.
Because of irrigation which watered the crops.
9
The climate change during this period caused a longer growing season?
Paleolithic Age
Vedic Age
Neolothic Age
Bronze Age
10
Where did all the River Valley civilizations form?
near fresh water sources
Near mountains
Near the ocean
Near Starbucks
11
Under Hammurabi's Code, laws were?
cruel and silly
impulsive and unorganized
vague and confusing
consistent and easy to predict
12
How did farming lead to government?
to force children to go to school
Needed to organize large community projects
In order to punish wrong doers
to build roads and bridges
13
Which River Valley Civilization developed in cultural isolation?
Mesopotamia
Indus River Valley
Egypt
China
14
Who developed the writing system cuneiform?
Sumerians
Hyksos
Assyrians
Egyptians
15
Why was ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
the pharaoh was seen as a god
only rich people could run the government
everyone could vote for Pharaoh
no one had any personal property
16
Farming also created...
music
settled communities
dance
fashion

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