Early River Civilizations Unit Review

As civilizations developed, they were all around rivers. Which of the following is NOT a reason why they settled and developed around rivers?

• Rivers provided easy access to water.

• Rivers provided the ability to grow food.

• Rivers provided protection.

• Rivers provided a way to cleanse their bodies and make themselves 'clean' for their religious beliefs.

Which of the following is NOT a trait of civilizations?

• a belief system/religion

• laws & government

• spoken language

• specialized jobs

Which civilization is known as "The Land Between Two Rivers"?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus River Valley

• China

Which civilization was the most isolated due to the geographic features surrounding it?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus River Valley

• China

Papyrus was used as the "paper" in which civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus River Valley

• China

A similarity found in 3 of the 4 civilizations was how they built their homes. Describe this similarity.

• 3 of the civilizations built homes with wood.

• 3 of the civilizations built homes with stones.

• 3 of the civilizations built homes with mud bricks.

• 3 of the civilizations built homes with reeds and brush.

The most famous set of laws from the Early Civilizations was created in Mesopotamia. What was this set of laws called?

• Hammurabi's Code

• Law of Codes

• Codes of Hammurabi

• Laws and Consequences

One of the similarities that was found in 3 of the civilizations is who is considered "on top" of the social structure. Which civilization did NOT follow this social structure of having the kings/emperor on top?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Indus River Valley

• China

All of the civilizations had a type of written language. What is unique about the CHINESE written language?

• it's very complex

• it's based on ideas not sounds

• it was written on bones early on

• these are all incorrect

• these are all correct

Why did the Chinese view merchants/artisans as the lowest on the social pyramid?

• There were very few merchants and artisans in their society.

• Their riches come from the hard work of others.

• Only former slaves were allowed to become merchants or artisans.

• It requires more education and education was not valued.