Early River Valley Civilizations

The religions of the river valley civilizations were....

• Monotheistic

• Polytheistic

• Atheistic

• Agnostic

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• Egypt

• China

The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures developed along rivers.

• developed along mountains

• developed along rivers

• developed in deserts

• developed in forests

Which of the following does NOT describe the Indus Valley cities?
- They had lots warriors and weapons
- Had water systems for fresh and sewer water
- Major streets were paved
- Homes had indoor bathrooms

• They had lots warriors and weapons

• Had water systems for fresh and sewer water

• Major streets were paved

• Homes had indoor bathrooms

Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in orange on the map: Egypt, Mesopotamia/
Sumer, India, China

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia/
  Sumer

• India

• China

What made Hammurabi famous?

• He created the first written laws.

• He was the first king of Babylon.

• He built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

• He invented the wheel.

The first river valley civilization was the Mesopotamians.

• True

• False

• The Egyptians

• The Indus Valley Civilization

In which ancient civilization would you find the following artifact?

Artifact: Board game with dice and clay pieces

• Ancient Indus Valley

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Greece

Name the civilization:
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids

• Greece

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

What led to the development of river valley civilizations?

• Agricultural practices, domestication of animals, and access to fresh water.

• The invention of the wheel and metal tools.

• The rise of nomadic tribes and their migration patterns.

• The establishment of trade routes across deserts.