River Valley Civilizations Quiz

Which civilization is referred to as the "land between the rivers"?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus River Valley

• Dynasties in China

Which early civilization's leaders declared the final Shang emperor to be a poor ruler?

• Harappan Civilization

• Dynasties in China

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

Which civilization is known for buildings made of oven-baked bricks?

• Harappan Civilization

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Dynasties in China

Which civilization is known for uniting into a kingdom?

• Harappan Civilization

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Dynasties in China

What was the Harappan language known for?

• Being impossible to decipher

• Being widely understood

• Being used for trade

• Being similar to Sumerian

What was the primary source of control for early governments?

• Temple priests

• Military leaders

• Farmers

• Traders

Which dynasty is associated with the period 1027 B.C. - 256 B.C.?

• Zhou Dynasty

• Shang Dynasty

• Akkadian Dynasty

• Sumerian Dynasty

Who defeated the city-states of Sumer?

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Zhou Dynasty

What is one of the key features of the Warring States period?

• Built walled cities

• Developed the first democracy

• Created the first written language

• Built the Great Wall

What is the process of embalming and drying a corpse to prevent decay called?

• Cremation

• Mummification

• Burial

• Preservation