Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What is the process called in which plants and animals change over generations, as certain traits are favored in reproduction?

• Bipedalism

• Evolution

• Pastoralism

• Irrigation

Which term describes the walking on two legs which frees the arms for hominins to carry objects and hurl weapons?

• Hominin

• Natural Selection

• Bipedalism

• Urban-rural divide

What is the lifestyle of following herds of domesticated animals called?

• Hunting and Gathering

• Settled Agriculture

• Pastoralism

• Job Specialization

Which rivers provide fertile soil which sustains life for the people of Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Ganges and Yangtze

• Mississippi and Missouri

What is the name of the first ancient epic poem in Mesopotamia that explains the power of the Gods?

• Iliad

• Odyssey

• Epic of Gilgamesh

• Beowulf

What is the process of controlling the water supply to produce agricultural surpluses called?

• Evolution

• Irrigation

• Natural Selection

• Pastoralism

What is the term for the formal, sacred writing of Ancient Egypt found in tombs in pyramids?

• Hieroglyphics

• Hieratic

• Cuneiform

• Latin

What is the term for the less formal, everyday cursive writing system used by the ancient Egyptians?

• Hieroglyphics

• Hieratic

• Cuneiform

• Latin

Who were the people that perfected the chariot and chariot warfare?

• Pastoral Nomads

• Hyksos

• Israelites

• Greeks

What was the significance of Hammurabi's Code?