Unit 2 Early River Civilizations

Which of the following best defines civilization?

• A type of government

• The society, culture, and way of life in a particular region
  

• A historical event

• A form of currency

What does the term "urban" refer to?

• Agricultural land

• Open countryside

• A type of transportation

• City or town

Which of the following describes a rural area?

• A densely populated city

• An industrial center

• A region characterized by open countryside

• A trading port

What defines a city-state?

• A large empire composed of multiple cities

• A city and all the countryside surrounding it

• A town without any farming land surrounding

• city governed by multiple leaders

What are plains in terms of geography?

• A large area of flat land

• Dense forests

• Areas with high mountains

• Urban centers

How is "economy" best defined?

• A government system with a set of law

• A specific set of beliefs

• The way a society produces, distributes, and consumes goods and services

• The study of becoming an artisan

What is the Fertile Crescent?

• A large area of rich, fertile farmland

• A region known for its deserts and mountains

• A type of ancient agricultural tool

• A government system of laws

Which statement best describes silt?

• A type of rock used for ancient construction

• A method of irrigation

• A mixture of rich soil and tiny rock, making farming ideal

• A crop grown in ancient civilizations

What does irrigation refer to?

• A way of supplying water to an area of land

• A technique for harvesting crops

• A method of planting seeds

• A system of trade between cities

What is the definition of monotheism?

• A political system with the king at the top

• The worship of many gods

• A form of self expression through art

• The worship of one god