First Wave of Civilizations Quiz

What is a characteristic of advanced civilizations?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Job specialization

• Barter system

• Hunting and gathering

Which ancient civilization developed the writing system known as Cuneiform?

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient China

Where did the Ancient Egyptian Civilization arise?

• Along the Nile River

• Along the Indus River

• Along the Yellow River

• Along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers

Which ancient civilization developed the writing system known as Hieroglyphics?

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Ancient China

Which ancient civilization abruptly disappeared around 1800 B.C.E.?

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

What cultural and religious practice began to emerge in the region of South Asia during the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Hinduism

• Judaism

• Buddhism

• Christianity

Which of the following was a long-standing tradition in Chinese society?

• Hammurabi's Code

• Mandate of Heaven

• Hieroglyphics

• Epic of Gilgamesh

What did the Oracle Bones found in Ancient China indicate the development of?

• Writing systems

• Bronze tools and weapons

• Urban planning

• Large construction projects

Which of the following rivers was associated with the Indus River Civilization?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris and Euphrates rivers

• Yellow River

What was a notable achievement of the Sumerians?

• Development of Hieroglyphics

• Development of Oracle Bones

• Development of Cuneiform

• Construction of pyramids