Ancient River Valley Civilizations

The ancient Egyptian empire began along the...

• Tigris River

• Amazon River Basin

• Nile River Delta

• Mediterranean Sea

What civilization is known for hieroglyphics, papyrus, and pyramids?

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• India

• China

Confucius is an ancient philosopher who taught that children should respect their parents. Where is he from?

• Greece

• England

• China

• India

Ancient Egypt practiced what form of government?

• Oligarchy

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Socialism

What was a pharaoh know for?

• Creating gold towers

• Living god and ruler of Egypt,

• Fighting wars against the Swedish.

• Discovery of the Americas.

This religion is the 3rd most popular in the world and began in Ancient India.

• Islam

• Buddhism

• Judaism

• Hinduism

The first written code of laws was written by which ruler of ancient Mesopotamia?

• Abraham

• Darius

• Confucius

• Hammurabi

Which ancient civilization was home to the major cities of Harappa and Mohenjo-daro, as well as the Indus River

• China

• India

• Egypt

• Aztecs

Cuneiform, Papyrus, and Sanskrit all deal with what?

• Writing

• Trade

• Transportation

• Economics

Which ancient civilization was isolated by mountains and desert and was home of the Yellow and Yangzte Rivers.

• China

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

• India