River Valleys

In order to progress, what was one of the first things river valleys had to do?

• Build a ziggurat

• Develop iron technology

• Conquer their enemies

• Harness the power of the river

What did settled river valleys civilizations NOT result in?

• engineering advancements

• record keeping

• belief systems

• hunter-gathering

One advantage that the Chinese river valley civilizations had was their early use of

• Iron

• Jade

• Steel

• Coal

What was the geographic feature that Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, India, and Ancient China were built around?

• Deserts

• Oceans

• Mountains

• River Valleys

Which statement best describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia, Ancient Egypt, India, and Ancient China?

• large deserts provided many mineral deposits

• mountain ranges provided protection for all civilizations

• river valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops

• The oceans provided trade routes

Which social system concept is illustrated by this diagram?

• Four Noble Truths

• Mandate of Heaven

• the caste system

• Hammurabi’s Code

What is the name given to the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Egypt

• India

• Mesopotamia

• Clarksville

What was a primary reason ancient civilizations developed in river valleys?

• Access to fresh water for agriculture

• Availability of gold and silver

• Proximity to mountain ranges

• Isolation from other civilizations

Which river valley is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization'?

• Nile River Valley

• Indus River Valley

• Tigris-Euphrates River Valley

• Yellow River Valley

What was one of the main advantages of settling in river valleys for ancient civilizations?

• Natural barriers against invasions

• Rich soil for agriculture

• Abundance of precious stones

• Access to ocean trade routes