Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which two advancements allowed Egyptian scribes to become very good record keepers?

• Cataracts and dynasties

• Cuneiform and irrigation

• Hieroglyphics and papyrus

• Deltas and ziggurats

Answer explanation

Hieroglyphics and papyrus advancements allowed Egyptian scribes to become very good record keepers by providing a writing system and a way to record important information.

How did ancient Judaism differ from neighboring religions?

• Judaism recruited new members; other religions did not

• Judaism was monotheistic; other religions were polytheistic

• Judaism embraced founding stories; other religions were based on action

• Judaism gave women equal rights; other religions did not

Answer explanation

Ancient Judaism differed from neighboring religions by being monotheistic, while others were polytheistic.

What is the Hindu belief that the soul is eternal and is reborn in different bodies?

• karma

• Eight-fold Path

• reincarnation

• nirvana

Answer explanation

Hindu belief in the eternal soul being reborn in different bodies is known as reincarnation.

What are the two major rivers of northern India?

• the Tigris and the Euphrates

• the Harappan and the Hindu Kush

• the Indus and the Ganges

• the Mohenjo-Daro and the Harappa

Answer explanation

The two major rivers of northern India are the Indus and the Ganges, making the correct choice the Indus and the Ganges.

Why are monsoons important to the subcontinent's development?

• They bring heavy rainfall in the summer, providing water for agriculture.

• The dry winds keep the land from being used for agriculture.

• They protect the Indus River Valley from the cold of the Himalaya.

• The rainfall is light and not reliable for farming.

Answer explanation

They bring heavy rainfall in the summer, providing water for agriculture.

Why did the Indus Valley civilizations settle in the Indus River Valley?

• The monsoon rains did not affect this area.

• The area was near the Himalaya.

• The area had ideal conditions for farming.

• The area was far from the bordering oceans.

Answer explanation

The area had ideal conditions for farming.

What purpose did pyramids serve?

• as centers of government.

• as markets for trade.

• as temples for religious worship.

• as tombs for the pharaohs

Answer explanation

Pyramids served as tombs for the pharaohs, where they were buried with treasures and belongings for the afterlife.

During what period of Egyptian history were the Great Pyramids built?

• Predynastic Era

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

Answer explanation

The Great Pyramids were built during the Old Kingdom period in Egyptian history.

Which Egyptian ruler unified Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt in the third century BCE?

• Akhenaten

• Hatshepsut

• Imhotep

• Narmer

Answer explanation

Narmer unified Lower Egypt and Upper Egypt in the third century BCE, making him the correct choice for this question.

What significant religious concept did Abraham introduce that became foundational for Jewish belief?

• the idea of resurrection

• the belief in one God, monotheism

• the belief in many gods

• the idea that the gods control the floods

Answer explanation

Jewish people consider Abraham the father of the Jewish people because he helped the Israelites escape from slavery in Egypt.