River Valley Civilizations Test Review

All of the early civilizations shown in the table-

• invented a system of waste disposal

• modified the environment for farming

• developed a mathematical system

• instituted the same form of writing

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

• Communities needed to find a more defensible location

• Aryan invaders moved many settlements closet to the seas

• The course of the river occasionally changed

• instituted the same form of writing

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

• replace earlier primitive laws

• ensure order in society with a legal code

• communicate with the wealthy members of Babylonian society

• promote widespread literacy in an ancient river valley civilization

Based on the information from the illustration, how did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settlement civilization in the region?

• Palm trees only grew near the river

• The narrow river restricted travel to small boats

• Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops

• Merchants needed walled cities to protect from invaders

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

• Economic systems

• Religious institutions

• Advanced urban areas

• Systems for record keeping

Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?

• A

• B

• C

• D

They physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because-

• waterfalls on the river made it difficult to navigate affecting trade in the area

• earthquakes in the region caused destruction creating a need for stable government

• large deposits of iron ore attracted invaders to the region resulting in constant warfare

• mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation

Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?

• Early civilizations settled close to the equator

• Early civilization were vulnerable to invasions

• Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources

• Early civilizations depended on trade with one another

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

• Class structure

• Specialized workers

• Complex institutions

• Advanced record keeping

Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?

• The government has a representative legislature

• Wealthy elite control most parts of government

• Leadership passes from father to son

• The pharaoh is considered a god-king