
Ancient Civilizations Quiz
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ZACHARY BERWALDT
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
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.
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