The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures

established trade routes to China

used the ziggurat form for their temples

used a hieroglyphic writing system

The early civilizations of the Nile River valley, Mesopotamia, and the Huang He were similar because they were

dependent on each other for trade

Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?

developing a writing system using cuneiform

building floating gardens to grow corn

establishing representative democracies

The primary reason ancient peoples of the Nile River valley built levees, dikes, and reservoirs was to

increase agricultural production

create a shorter route to distant cities

Which practice is closely associated with most ancient river valley civilizations?

recording events in cave paintings

developing democratic traditions

spreading monotheistic religious customs

The Egyptians enlisted thousands to build the pyramids. The major purpose of the pyramids was to...

house the pharaoh for the afterlife ensuring the continuation of the civilization.

practice the building skills of the laborers.

prove the wealth of the Pharaoh and to add beauty to the Egyptian landscape.

provide all Egyptians to be preserved.

The image above shows all of the following EXCEPT ...

there were many social classes within the Sumerian culture.

Sumerians domesticated animals for farm use.

the invention of a plow provided a stable food source for the Sumerian people.

the fertile soil provided by the river allowed for crops to be grown.

The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to -

grow food and domesticate animals

trade with others in the same river valley

make stone temples for religious ceremonies

The Code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it -

treated citizens and slaves equally

rejected the principle of filial piety

How did people from the Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) adapt to their environment?

By using irrigation methods to help against the dry climate.

Hunting and gathering when the rivers dried up.

Trading heavily with the Yellow River Valley during times of drought.

By using the papyrus plant to create an early form of paper.

Civilization in Mesopotamia developed between which two rivers?

the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean

the Tigris and the Persian Gulf

the Persian Gulf and the Euphrates

One reason for the development of an early civilization in the Tigris-Euphrates river valleys was that

periodic flooding left rich soil, which was ideal for farming

the location protected the people from land invasion

these rivers provided a direct trade route between Europe and Asia

these rivers flowed into the Mediterranean Sea

What is special about cuneiform?

it was the first system of writing

A temple shaped like a pyramid.

Which modern idiom refers to Hammurabi's Code?

An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth

The wisdom of an old man brings wealth.

[6] River Valley Civilizations Review

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Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in orange on the map

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in pink on the map

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 12 pts

Name the civilization:
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Name the civilization:
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Name the civilization:
- Indus River
- Harappa
- Mohenjo Daro

Egypt

Mesopotamia/
Sumer

India

China

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

River Valleys provided all the following benefits EXCEPT -

Protection from invaders

Potential severe floods

Water for agriculture

Water for sanitation

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[6] River Valley Civilizations Review

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in orange on the map

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in pink on the map

Name the civilization:
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids

Name the civilization:
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States

Name the civilization:
- Indus River
- Harappa
- Mohenjo Daro

River Valleys provided all the following benefits EXCEPT -

Most early religious traditions can be categorized as -

What civilization is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

What two rivers are associated with the Indus River Valley?

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[6] River Valley Civilizations Review

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in orange on the map

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in pink on the map

Name the civilization: - Nile River- Hieroglyphics- Pyramids

Name the civilization: - Tigris and Euphrates- Cuneiform- City-States

Name the civilization: - Indus River- Harappa- Mohenjo Daro

River Valleys provided all the following benefits EXCEPT -

Most early religious traditions can be categorized as -

What civilization is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

What two rivers are associated with the Indus River Valley?

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Name the civilization:
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids

Name the civilization:
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States

Name the civilization:
- Indus River
- Harappa
- Mohenjo Daro