RIver Valley Civilizations Test A

Front

What was found in 1801 that allowed us to decipher hieroglyphics?

Back

Rosetta Stone

Front

Which of the following is a true statement about the Indus Valley Civilization?

Back

It disappeared without a trace and was only rediscovered in 1922.

Front

Where did the first cities emerge?

Back

in river valleys

Front

Which of the following was first achieved by the Chinese? silk making, the horse-drawn chariot

Back

silk making

Front

The Egyptians believed in which of the following?

Back

life after death

Front

How did ancient Egyptians view their pharaohs?

Back

as gods

Front

Ancient people are called _____________ because they believed in many gods.

Back

polytheists

Front

Which geographic feature had the greatest influence on ancient Egypt?

Back

Nile River

Front

The need to keep records led to the development of which of the following in Egypt?

Back

hieroglyphics

Front

The Code of Hammurabi was a major achievement for which of the following reasons?

Back

it was the first major collection of laws