Ancient Civilizations Benchmark Review

Which civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

Which civilization worshiped the Ganges River?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

Which civilization depended on the Huang He (Yellow) River and the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

A(n) __________ is a large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.

• empire

• dynasty

• civilization

A __________ is a family or group that rules for several generations.

• empire

• dynasty

• civilization

What did Sumerians do when the plains flooded?

• moved onto the plains

• created irrigation systems

• villages depended on each other

• built strong walls and dug moats

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?

• geography

• social structure

• government

• religion

Which civilization invented the wheel?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

Where do Hinduism and Buddhism originate?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient China

In the process of mummification, which organ is left inside of the body?

• lungs

• liver

• heart

• stomach