Ancient History 2

Domestication of plants near the Nile, Huang He, and Indus Rivers led to development of cities. Cities led to

• Industrial economies

• A hunter/Gatherer lifestyle

• Cave paintings showing early tool use

• Civic and religious institutions

Answer explanation

Development of cities led to organizations, such as religions and governments, to organize those cities.

The development of farming led to:

• production of stone tools

• More political rights for women

• The creation of settled communities

• Growth in the number of nomadic groups.

Answer explanation

Farms meant that food could now be found in one place, leading to settled communities.

Surplus agriculture led to permanent settlements because of

• Specialization of labor

• population increases

• technological innovation

• creation of religions

The geography of China influenced the Yellow River Valley civilization in what way?

• Waterfalls made it difficult to use the river

• Mountains to the west allowed terrace farming and physically isolated them

• Earthquakes regularly destroyed the civilization

• Flat plains allowed for easy farming

Answer explanation

The area around the Yellow River is very mountainous, allowing the Chinese civilization to grow in relative isolation.

What is an example of cultural diffusion?

• Sumerians create a number system based on 60

• Indus River Civilization create cities based on a grid

• Chinese begin using coins as money

• Hyksos introduce chariots to Egypt

Answer explanation

Cultural diffusion is when one culture's discoveries spread to other cultures.

Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• China

• Egypt

Answer explanation

The first sewers have been discovered in the Indus River Valley ruins.

Which River Valley Civilization is believed to have first discovered geometry and used a solar calendar

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• China

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Remember: Egypt built pyramids (a geometric shape) and worshipped a sun god (and used a solar calendar)

Which River Valley Civilization first established predictable and consistent punishments for law breaking?

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• China

• Egypt

Answer explanation

Hammurabi's code, in Babylon, introduced reliable, consistent punishments.

Which River Valley Civilization invented terrace farming due to its mountainous terrain?

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• China

• Egypt