TCAP REVIEW Foundations of Human Civilizations

Which ancient civilization is known for developing the first form of writing known as cuneiform?

• Ancient Egypt

• Sumerians

• Indus Valley

• Ancient China

The Great Pyramid of Giza was built during which ancient civilization?

• Mesopotamian

• Roman

• Egyptian

• Greek

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

• Tigris

• Euphrates

• Nile

• Amazon

Who was the famous king of the Babylonian Empire known for his code of laws?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

• Ashurbanipal

Which ancient civilization is credited with the creation of the first known democracy?

• Roman

• Greek

• Persian

• Egyptian

The ancient city of Mohenjo-Daro was part of which civilization?

• Mesopotamian

• Indus Valley

• Chinese

• Mayan

Which ancient civilization is known for its philosophers such as Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle?

• Roman

• Greek

• Egyptian

• Chinese

The Hanging Gardens are one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Which city were they located in?

• Athens

• Babylon

• Rome

• Alexandria

Which ancient civilization used hieroglyphics as their writing system?

• Sumerians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

The ancient Olympic Games were held in honor of which Greek god?

• Zeus

• Apollo

• Athena

• Hermes