Unit 2 River Valley Civilizations Review

What was Hatshepusut's greatest contribution to Egypt's economy?

• Her successful trade with Punt

• Her successful campaign against the Kush

• Her addition of many gods to their religion

• Her addition of trading posts along the Silk Road

Why did the Indus River Valley civilization fail?

• Lack of Technology

• Invasion

• Depletion of Natural Resources

• Migration

Which of the following was a result of trade along the Silk Road?

• Democracy spread to Egypt

• Greece developed a method for making silk

• Mesopotamians invented glass blowing

• Buddhism spread to China

An archaeologist discovered a porcelain dish and a silk robe in India. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for how these artifacts got to India?

• They were created there

• Conquerors brought them

• They were stolen

• They were traded along the Silk Road

Why did the Egyptians have a social structure?

• To help people choose an occupation

• So that people knew their role in society

• To help with trade

• So that people all know where to live

What was the role of the Pharaoh?

• To mummify the dead

• To rule all parts of Egyptian life

• To farm

• To create beautiful works of art

The caste system of India is an example of what?

• A culture group

• A social structure

• A government system

• An economic system

Why was feudalism unsuccessful in China?

• The emperor gained more control

• Because of invaders

• There were not enough peasants

• The gap between the rich and poor was too big

How do historians organize time periods in EGYPTAIN history?

• In to the Old, Middle and New Kingdoms

• By Dynasties

• By years in AD and BC

• Through periods of architectural innovations

Why did the Egyptians mummify their dead?

• They did not want the bodies to be eaten by wild animals

• They believed it supported their social pyramid

• They did not want to forget their dead

• They believed it was a necessary step to reach the afterlife