Exploring Early Civilizations and Cultures

Who studies the Earth's surface and its impact on humans?

• Historians

• Geographers

• Economists

• Anthropologists

What is a primary source?

• A secondhand record of a historical event

• A firsthand record of a historical event

• A textbook

• An encyclopedia

Which river was central to the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Tigris River

• Euphrates River

• Nile River

• Indus River

What writing system did the Sumerians develop?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Sanskrit

Which civilization is known for the Code of Hammurabi?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Harappan

• China

What is the term for farming in which crops are used only to feed the farmer and his family?

• Commercial agriculture

• Subsistence agriculture

• Industrial agriculture

• Organic farming

Which civilization was known for its well-planned urban areas?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Harappan

• China

What type of government did Athens have?

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

Who was the famous leader that spread Hellenistic culture?

• Julius Caesar

• Alexander the Great

• Hammurabi

• Confucius

What does "Pax Romana" mean?

• Roman War

• Roman Peace

• Roman Law

• Roman Empire