River Valley Civilizations Timeline Review

In which year did the formation of villages in China begin, marking the start of settled agricultural communities?

• 3000 BCE

• 4000 BCE

• 5000 BCE

• 6000 BCE

What was one of the significant outcomes of the transition from nomadic lifestyles to permanent settlements in ancient China?

• Decrease in population

• Food surpluses results in the 8 Characteristics of Civilization

• Decline in trade

• Reduction in food production

What did the cultivation of crops lead to in early Chinese villages?

• Decrease in population

• Food shortages

• Food surpluses

• Less specialized jobs

What is Mesopotamia often referred to as?

• The Land of Rivers

• The Cradle of Civilization

• The Birthplace of Agriculture

• The Ancient Kingdom

Which two rivers are mentioned as being crucial to the agriculture in Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Ganges and Yangtze

• Mississippi and Danube

What did the agricultural revolution in Mesopotamia lead to?

• The discovery of fire

• The establishment of cities

• The invention of the wheel

• The creation of art

Which ancient cities were formed as a result of agriculture in the Indus River Valley?

• Athens and Sparta

• Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro

• Rome and Carthage

• Babylon and Nineveh

What was a significant outcome of consistent crop growth in the Indus River Valley?

• Decline in trade

• Economic instability

• Development of complex societal structures

• Decrease in population

What aspect of the cities in the Indus River Valley showed early planning?

• Random street layouts

• Similar design and complex planning

• Lack of governance

• Absence of trade routes

What was one significant result of silk becoming a highly sought-after commodity?

• Establishment of trade routes like the Silk Road

• Decline in cultural interactions

• Decrease in technological advancements

• Isolation of civilizations