Flashcard on Early Civilizations and River Valleys

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All were major reasons why early permanent settlements developed in river valleys except – rich, fertile soil, irrigation water for agriculture, offered protection from invaders

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jobs

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Which river valley existed in Southwest Asia closest to the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

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Mesopotamian

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The river that replaces the question mark is the –

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Huang He

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Which civilization settled near the Nile River and Delta in Africa?

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Egyptian

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Which river valley civilization developed in South Asia closest to the area with the ☆?

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Indian

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Where did the Phoenicians settle in Southwest Asia?

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Along the Mediterranean coast

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What do both have in common with each other? Options: Economic patterns of trade were linked in early cities, Some governments had written laws ensuring people knew the principles to follow, A rigid class system was created and slavery was accepted, Cultures in the ancient world shared kings or rulers

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Some governments had written laws ensuring people knew the principles to follow

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Leaders in early civilizations often gained power through —

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hereditary rule

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What was the result of the use of these improvements?

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A surplus of food supported population growth

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Which early civilization prospered economically from becoming sailors and increased trade throughout the region’s rivers and Mediterranean coast?

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Phoenicians