Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What physical feature was key to the development of Ancient Egypt?

• Deserts

• Nile River

• Mountains

• Forests

Which civilization used hieroglyphics as a writing system?

• Ancient China

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

What was a major job for people in Ancient Egypt?

• Soldiers

• Farmers

• Artists

• Merchants

What physical feature helped Ancient Greece defend against invaders?

• Rivers

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Plains

Which ancient civilization created the Terracotta Soldiers?

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Ancient Mesopotamia

What type of government was Athens known for?

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

• Republic

What river valley allowed Ancient Egyptian civilization to thrive?

• Tigris River

• Yellow River

• Indus River

• Nile River

What was a significant innovation of Ancient Egypt?

• Aqueducts

• Hieroglyphics

• Silk production

• Democracy

What is the term for Greek city-states?

• Empires

• Polis

• Kingdoms

• Towns

What geographical feature impacted Ancient Greece’s development?

• Mountains

• Deserts

• Tropical Rainforests

• Rivers