River Valley Civilizations Test Review

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All of the early civilizations shown in the table-

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modified the environment for farming

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Why were early Indus River Valley settlements sometimes forced to change location?

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The course of the river occasionally changed

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Based on the information in the excerpt, Hammurabi most likely intended to-

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ensure order in society with a legal code

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How did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settlement civilization in the region?

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Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops

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Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram?

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Advanced urban areas

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Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?

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C

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How did the physical geography of China influence development in the Huang He valley?

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Mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region, creating cultural isolation.

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Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?

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Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources

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The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?

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Specialized workers

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Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?

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The pharaoh is considered a god-king