Ancient Civilizations and Rivers Quiz

Which rivers are associated with the Mesopotamian civilization?

• Nile River

• Indus and Ganges Rivers

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

The Nile River is associated with which ancient civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• India

• China

Which trait of a civilization involves the development of urban areas?

• Writing

• Cities

• Specialized workers

• Technology

What is one of the five traits of a civilization that involves the use of tools and machines?

• Cities

• Writing

• Specialized workers

• Technology

Which of the following is a key feature of a civilization that involves the development of professions and trades?

• Cities

• Writing

• Specialized workers

• Technology

Which sea is located to the west of Mesopotamia?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Red Sea

What was the main achievement of King Narmer?

• Building the Sphinx

• Uniting Upper and Lower Egypt

• Writing the first hieroglyphs

• Establishing the first dynasty

What was the title given to the rulers of ancient Egypt?

• Emperor

• Pharaoh

• King

• Sultan

The ancient Egyptians built large structures that served as tombs for their pharaohs. What are these structures called?

• Ziggurats

• Temples

• Pyramids

• Cathedrals

Which of the following practices was used by ancient Egyptians to prepare the dead for the afterlife?

• Burial at sea

• Cremation

• Mummification

• Sky burial