Unit 2 – River Valley Civilizations

What was the world of early man known for changing with the beginning of?

• Agriculture

• Industrialization

• Digital Age

• Space Exploration

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

The river valley civilization located in the Nile River Valley and Delta is:

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Mesopotamian Civilization

• Ancient Egyptian Civilization

• Yellow River Civilization

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What was the first civilization to develop in Mesopotamia?

• The Sumerians are considered the first civilization to develop in Mesopotamia.

• The Babylonians

• The Assyrians

• The Akkadians

A dynasty is a series of rulers from the same family, usually in the context of a feudal or monarchical system. Which of the following best describes a dynasty?

• A series of rulers from the same family

• A type of government

• A historical period

• A form of art

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CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What were rulers in Egypt known as?

• rulers in Egypt

• Pharaohs

• Kings

• Emperors

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CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

The Code of Hammurabi was known for:

• being the first written code of laws

• being a famous ancient manuscript

• being a religious text

• being a historical novel

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CCSS.RL.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.9

What led to the rise of the world's first cities in Mesopotamia and other regions?

• Development of agriculture

• Invention of the wheel

• Discovery of fire

• Introduction of currency

Which of the following were some of the achievements of Mesopotamian civilization?

• Development of writing system (cuneiform)

• Invention of the wheel

• Establishment of the first cities

• All of the above

Which of the following were some of the achievements of Egyptian civilization?

• Pyramids and Hieroglyphics

• Invention of the Wheel

• Discovery of Fire

• Development of Democracy

What did increased agricultural surplus lead to?

• Development of cities

• Decrease in population

• Reduction in trade

• Decline in technology