Honors Early Civilizations

Open Ended

Why do you think record keeping and writing were significant to the development for early civilizations?

Multiple Choice

What features in the illustration of Ur show that it was an advanced city?

• The presence of a giant temple, canals, and massive walls

• The use of modern technology

• Skyscrapers and highways

• Large shopping malls

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes the role of cities in ancient civilizations, as shown across the images?

• Cities were only places for people to live.

• Cities served as centers of political, economic, and religious life.

• Cities were isolated from trade and agriculture.

• Cities were temporary settlements.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of specialized workers that helped strengthen and expand civilizations?

• Artisans

• Traders

• Soldiers

• Farmers

Multiple Choice

According to the Egyptian social pyramid, which group was at the very top of society?

• Pharaoh

• Scribes

• Soldiers

• Craftsmen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a characteristic of a civilization?

• Advanced Cities

• Specialized Workers

• Nomadic Lifestyle

• Record Keeping and Writing

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Stonehenge is correct based on the image and text?

• It was built in the 21st century BCE in Iraq.

• Each standing stone weighs around 25 tons.

• It was constructed entirely from wood.

• It is located in Egypt.

Multiple Choice

Which two ancient structures are shown in the first and second images, and in which countries are they located?

• Great Pyramid and Sphinx in Egypt; Pyramid of the Moon in Mexico

• Colosseum in Italy; Stonehenge in England

• Great Wall in China; Machu Picchu in Peru

• Taj Mahal in India; Parthenon in Greece

Multiple Choice

What are some of the purposes for which ancient civilizations developed writing systems, as described in the image?

• To record laws, rituals, trade, and thoughts/ideas

• To create weapons

• To build pyramids

• To farm crops

Open Ended

How do you think advanced technology contributed to the development of early civilizations?