Ancient Civilizations Quiz

Which river was the Indus River Valley civilization located on?

• Nile River

• Tigris River

• Indus River

• Yangtze River

What was a significant achievement of the Indus River Valley civilization?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Oracle Bones

• Advanced city-planning

Which two city-states were the biggest in the Indus River Valley?

• Harappa and Mohenjo Daro

• Beijing and Shanghai

• Ur and Babylon

• Thebes and Memphis

What was the primary basis of the economy in the Indus River Valley?

• Fishing

• Agricultural

• Industrial

• Mining

Which dynasty was the first in Ancient China?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Qin Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

• Han Dynasty

What was the Mandate of Heaven in Ancient China?

• A law code

• A religious text

• A right to rule given by the gods

• A military strategy

What was the primary writing material used in Ancient China for predicting the future?

• Parchment

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• Oracle Bones

Which river was crucial for farming in Ancient Egypt?

• Nile River

• Indus River

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

What type of buildings did Mesopotamians build to worship their gods?

• Cathedrals

• Temples

• Ziggurats

• Pyramids

Who was the most important person in Egyptian society?

• Priest

• Scribe

• Merchant

• Pharaoh