6th Grade Geography Assessment

Both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia developed writing systems.

The Chinese way of farming on a mountain by creating steps and different levels

A common political characteristic that Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia share

The ancient civilization of China was greatly influenced by the religious ideas of what country

Why do many Hindus and Buddhists choose to be vegetarians?

Providing transportation routes so goods and ideas can be traded and exchanged between cities..

An advantage that a river valley provided that promoted the growth of cities

The city-state of Sumer having lapis lazuli, which comes from beyond the Zagros Mts. shows they

Rivers provided food such as fish and water plants that could be eaten.

A common cultural characteristic of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

An advantage that a river valley provided that promoted growth of cities was

True or False: Farming led to more people having time to become skilled workers.

The western thought of "What goes around, comes around"

A common geographical characteristic shared by Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt

Which number indicates Africa where Egyptian civilization developed?

Both ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia developed in

The absolute location closest to where civilization began in Ancient Egypt by the Nile River?

Digging ditches to bring water to crops is called

Buildings reflecting religious beliefs: The Great Pyramid, Dome of the Rock and...

Both of these civilizations developed advanced farming techniques creating a surplus of food.

Mesopotamia and Egypt had a surplus of food and could support cities with large populations

The loss of fertile soil caused by over-farming and over grazing animals

Which 2 geographical features likely provided fertile land in the Mesopotamia region?

Seasonal winds that bring moist air from the ocean affecting agriculture in India

The building material resource that was most available in Mesopotamia was...

Trading route that linked Europe, Africa and Asia helping civilizations develop

Both Egypt and Mesopotamia had leaders that also held important religious roles.

These civilizations built levees and canals to prevent flooding of homes and crops.

Which river most directly contributed to the development of China?

These have been built to control flooding, generate power and help with irrigation.