Las Primeras Civilizaciones

Which civilization is considered the "Mother Culture" of early Central America?

• the Olmec

• the Inca

• the Maya

• the Aztec

Cultural area in central america that extends from central mexico through what is now Belize

• Mesoamerica

• Assimilate

• Terrace farming

• House of Burgess

Tenoctitlan was the capital city of which ancient American civilization?

• Aztec

• Myan

• Olmec

• Iroquois

Which river is often associated with the development of ancient Egyptian civilization?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

Which ancient civilization is known for its cuneiform writing system?

• Egyptian

• Sumerian

• Mayan

• Greek

The Code of Hammurabi is a well-preserved Babylonian code of law from ancient Mesopotamia. Who was Hammurabi?

• A Pharaoh of Egypt

• A King of Babylon

• A Greek Philosopher

• A Roman Emperor

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of the wheel?

• Roman

• Chinese

• Sumerian

• Egyptian

The Indus Valley Civilization is known for its advanced urban planning. Which modern-day countries did it primarily occupy?

• India and Pakistan

• China and Mongolia

• Egypt and Sudan

• Greece and Turkey

Which civilization built the famous city of Machu Picchu?

• Aztec

• Inca

• Maya

• Olmec

The Great Wall of China was primarily built to protect against invasions from which group?

• Mongols

• Romans

• Vikings

• Persians