Unit #1 River Valley Civilizations Review Game (9/4)

Front

How did the need for a system of recordkeeping impact early human civilizations?

Back

It inspired them to create systems of writing.

Front

What was one reason why rivers were essential to the development of early civilizations?

Back

Rivers flooded producing silt which made the soil good for farming.

Front

The development of irrigation, including dams and canals, had its greatest impact on what aspect of early civilizations?

Back

agriculture

Front

The Code of Hammurabi

Back

helped create a unified empire.

Front

Which term completes this graphic? Options: A. Emperor, B. King, C. Pharaoh, D. Senator

Back

Pharaoh

Front

Which term best describes the religion of Mesopotamia? Options: atheistic, monotheistic, polytheistic, semitheistic

Back

polytheistic

Front

A guilty person would likely receive a lighter punishment under Hammurabi’s Code if the victim was a _____

Back

slave

Front

Which number correctly identifies the system of writing created in Ancient Egypt?

Back

2

Front

According to most historians, why did the Ancient Egyptians build these large structures?

Back

to honor dead leaders

Front

Which number correctly identifies the location of the Nile River? Options: A. 1, B. 2, C. 3, D. 4

Back

B. 2