world History

A type of picture writing used by Egyptians was called ________________.

• hieroglyphics

• papyrus

• alphabet

• cuneiform

Which river did the Egyptians live along?

• MIssissippi River
• Amazon River 
• Nile River
• Danube River 

What happened to wealthy Egyptians after they died?

• They were mummifed
• They were buried in a casket
• They floated down the Nile River
• They were burned

The Egyptians were known for architecture  called ________________________.

• Statues
• Homes
• Pyramids
• Cubes

How many continents are there?

• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8

How did geography play a key role in the early development of civilizations?

• Societies developed near oceans.

• Societies developed in river valleys.

• Societies developed in the desert.

• Societies developed in the tundra.

What does polytheistic mean?

• Worshipping or believing in more than one god.

• A person who was able to read and write, allowing for the creation of written records and messages.

• Large groups of domesticated animals like sheep or goats.

• A series of rulers in a particular place considered members of the same family.

What civilization was known for its written language called cuneiform?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Indus River Valley

• Ancient China

• Ancient Mesopotamia

Which of the following civilizations, was known for its religious temples called ziggurats?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Indus River valley

• Ancient China

• Ancient Mesopotamia

Which of the following believed in an afterlife for which they prepared the body with fine linens and spices?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Indus River Valley

• Ancient China

• Ancient Mesopotamia