Ancient Civilizations Quiz Questions 2

Why did most ancient civilizations develop along rivers?

• quick access to water and irrigation for crops.

• a way for people to trade with others.

• a way to help grow crops.

• None

Which civilization do you think was the most advanced?

• the Indus Valley civilization was the most advanced because it had a steady food supply due to its advances in farming and irrigation

• The house near the Indus Valley had bathrooms and toilets.

• It was rich in resources for trading.

Why were early civilizations polytheistic?

• Polytheistic means belief in many gods.

• Early civilization was also polytheistic because the gods might have similar beliefs.

• It gave everybody the answers they were looking for and a reason to provide and worship for their gods to obtain fruits/veggies and happy lives.

Which developments from ancient civilizations do see in your modern world?

• The first thing I have seen in the modern world from ancient civilizations is bathrooms and toilets.

• Sewage systems which take waste from houses.

• Advancements in math where cities were built in a grid pattern.

How was the Ancient Egypt government structured, what was the title of the person who held power, anything unique about the government?

(a)  

How was the Mesopotamia government structured, what was the title of the person who held power, anything unique about the government?

(a)  

How was the Vedic India government structured, what was the title of the person who held power, anything unique about the government?

(a)  

Who were in each class in Mesopotamia, were they based on wealth or occupation, and what were the implications of the class system?

• Upper Class: Priest and ruler

• Middle Class: Merchants, Scribes, Artisans, and large land owners

• Lower Classes: Laborers and farmers

• All

Who were in each class in Vedic India, were they based on wealth or occupation, and what were the implications of the class system?

• Brahmin: Priests and academics caste

  Kshatriya: Warrior and nobles caste

  Vaisya: Skilled workers, merchants, minors officials

• Sudra: Unskilled works

  Untouchables: Harijans, outcaste

• Both A and B

• None