Civilizations

Which of the following was NOT one of the earliest civilizations mentioned in the text?

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley

• Ancient Greece

What was the name of the first known writing system developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Harappan script

• Olmec hieroglyphics

Which of these ancient civilizations is renowned for its monumental architecture, including pyramids and temples?

The Indus Valley Civilization is recognized as one of the oldest urban cultures in human history, thriving between approximately what years?

• 7000 BCE - 600 BCE

• 3100 BCE - 30 BCE

• 1600 BCE - 1046 BCE

• 1200 BCE - 300 BCE

Which of the following was NOT one of the three main religions that emerged in ancient China?

• Taoism

• Confucianism

• Buddhism

• Shintoism

The Olmecs are often regarded as the "mother culture" of which region?

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• Central America

• Ancient China

What type of agricultural method did the Olmecs practice, which supported their settlements and contributed to their economy?

• Irrigation

• Swidden (slash-and-burn)

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

The Maya developed a complex society with city-states, advanced mathematics, astronomy, and a sophisticated writing system during what period?

• 7000 BCE - 600 BCE

• 1200 BCE - 300 BCE

• 200 BCE - 900 CE

• 1600 BCE - 1046 BCE

Which of the following was a significant technological achievement of the Shang Dynasty in ancient China?

• Development of the compass

• Invention of gunpowder

• Advancements in bronze casting

• Discovery of the printing press

The Mandate of Heaven, introduced during the Zhou Dynasty in ancient China, justified the emperor's authority based on what principle?

• Divine right

• Moral conduct

• Hereditary rule

• Absolute power