Ancient Civilizations and Rocks

What river was the cradle of Mesopotamian civilization?

• Mississippi and Missouri

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Danube and Rhine

Which ancient Egyptian pharaoh is known for building the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Tutankhamun

• Khufu

• Ramses II

• Cleopatra

What was the form of government in the Roman Republic?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

Which Greek city-state is known for its military prowess and emphasis on discipline?

• Sparta

• Troy

• Rome

• Athens

What is the process by which sedimentary rocks are transformed into metamorphic rocks?

• Volcanism

• Erosion

• Weathering

• Metamorphism

What was the primary metal used during the Iron Age in Europe?

• copper

• iron

• gold

• silver

Which early Chinese dynasty is known for the construction of the Great Wall of China?

• Song Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Ming Dynasty

What type of rock is formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava?

• Igneous rocks

• Metamorphic rocks

• Sedimentary rocks

• Volcanic rocks

What was the main source of wealth for ancient Egypt?

• Trade with China

• Agriculture

• Mining for precious metals

• Fishing in the Nile River

What was the name of the first written legal code in Mesopotamian civilization?

• Law of Moses

• Code of Hammurabi

• Code of Ur-Nammu

• Tablets of Destiny