Key Components of Civilization Quiz

What is the primary characteristic of a civilization?

• Division of labor

• Urban settlements

• Shared communication

• Monumental architecture

Which civilization developed the world's oldest known written language?

• Maya civilization

• Sumerian civilization

• Ancient Egypt

• Khmer Empire

What is a key part of shared communication during the Islamic Golden Age?

• Arabic numerals

• Roman language

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

Which civilization relied heavily on rice farming and developed a complex irrigation system?

• Viking civilization

• Maya civilization

• Khmer civilization

• Minoan civilization

What is a common reason for the fall of civilizations according to the text?

• All of the above

• Internal change

• External pressure

• Environmental collapse

Which civilization is associated with the construction of Angkor Wat?

• Aztec Empire

• Khmer civilization

• Ancestral Puebloan civilization

• Maya civilization

What is a characteristic of all civilizations mentioned in the text?

• Nomadic lifestyle

• Lack of division of labor

• Large population centers

• Isolation from other cultures

Which civilization is known for its distinct artistic style including soapstone carvings?

• Great Zimbabwe

• Ancient Egypt

• Teotihuacan

• Ancient China

What is a key element that defines a civilization according to the text?

• Division of labor

• Class structure

• Monumental architecture

• Shared communication

Which civilization is considered the 'Cradle of Civilization'?

• Maya civilization

• Minoan civilization

• Sumerian civilization

• Viking civilization