Ancient Civilisation

What civilization began near the Tigris Rivers?

• Egyptian

• Chinese

• Sumerian

• Indus Vally

What civilization is named after the river nearby?

• Indus

• Egyptian

• Chinese

• Sumerian

What is the written script of the Sumerians (Mesopotamia) called?

• calligraphy

• sanskrit

• hieroglphs

• cuneiform

River Valleys were a good place for civilizations to grow because they offered

• Religion

• Government

• Rich soils for agriculture

• Lots of geographical isolation

Around what river did the Chinese civilization first develop?

• Nile

• Indus

• Tigris

• Yellow

All the Civilisations Began

• At river Nile

• Centered around river

• Mesopotamia

• At Solar System

Which definition best describes the word 'civilisation'?

• A settled and developed community

• Studying ancient sciences and maths

• A large ancient building

• A large country

What most helped Shang kings stay in power?

• use of a powerful army

• belief in magical dragons

• kindness to ordinary people

• marriage into wealthy families

Shang weapons were especially strong because skilled artisans made these objects from

• bronze

• bone

• iron

• stone

Which of these Shang people had the lowest social status?

• King

• Nobles

• Artisans

• Farmers