Ancient River Valleys

Why were people most likely migrating to river valleys?

• to become rich

• because of the soil

• they had relatives located there

• to trade goods

How were natural environments helping people develop their communities succeed?

• the floods of the rivers helped them with the crops for food.

• the rivers help civilization with trade to be able to get items they don't have in their own civilization

• the floods helped with agricultural needs

• all of the above

Which of the following contributions had an impact on today's societies?

• ziggurats

• modern day cars

• irrigation system

• calendar system

Which civilizations had a centralized government?

• China

• Egypt

• India

• Mesopotamia

Which civilization was ruled by a king?

• Egypt

• China

• Mesopotamia

• India

Which of the civilizations had the first set of written laws?

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Egypt

• India

The city-states of the Sumerians and the Babylonians were located in which civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• China

• Egypt

• India

What region are the Zargos Mountains located?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• China

• India

What are some natural features that made it possible for people to quit migrating?

• Mountains

• Deltas

• Trees

• Rivers

What continent is India located?

• Asia

• North America

• Australia

• Indiana