SLT Mesopotamia and Egypt TEST

1. Which type of government BEST describes the type of government found in Mesopotamia?

• independent city-states

• large empires

• populated provinces

• small kingdoms

2. Which of the following civilizations contributed silk, paper, and porcelain to the world?

• Egypt

• India

• China

• Mesopotamia

3. Which two geographical features MOST LIKELY provided fertile land that gave rise to civilization in Mesopotamia?

• The Euphrates and Tigris Rivers

• The Persian Gulf and Arabian Desert

• The Mediterranean and Red Seas

• The Zagros Mountains and Caspian Sea

4. Which of the following BEST describes how the Nile River helped Egyptian civilization develop?

• The Nile River was the primary way Egyptians traveled to other areas.

• The Nile River provided a natural border allowing Egypt to defend itself.

• The Nile River flooded each year leaving behind rich soil for agriculture.

• The Nile River provided fish to the Egyptians as a primary food source.

5. Which statement best explains the influence of geography on the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Most major cities were located along coastal areas.

• Towns and cities were located near major rivers.

• Most small towns were located along mountain ranges.

• Towns and cities were located in desert areas.

6. After uniting upper and lower Egypt, Menes built a new capital city named .....

• Nekhen

• Memphis

• Pe

7. Which statement best describes the Kushites?

• A warrior cult from the Sinai Peninsula

• A group of Egyptian priests

• One of the world's first full-time, professional armies

• Egypt's southern neighbors who traded with and later ruled Egypt

8. The ancient city of Harappa had

• paved roads, sewer lines, and grids of streets

• an opera house, a postal service, and an art school

• restaurants, bookstores, and public transportation

• a city council, a mayor, and a fire department

9. What evidence do we have that tells us that the Harappans traded with regions such as Mesopotamia?

• The Harappans used cuneiform as their writing system.

• Mesopotamians began making their clothing from cotton like the Harappans.

• The Harappans mummified their dead like the Egyptians.

• Harappan seals have been found in Mesopotamian cities.

10. Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question. Ancient Civilizations. Which statement describes how the civilization of ancient Egypt was similar to the other ancient civilizations shown on the map?

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in a hot and dry desert climate.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near other major civilizations.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed in conditions favorable for agriculture.

• Ancient Egyptian civilization developed near extensive forested regions.