Exploring Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What river was ancient Egypt located along?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

Which of the following is a term used to describe a person who makes pottery?

• Farmer

• Potter

• Fisherman

• Trader

What type of land surrounded ancient Greece?

• Deserts

• Mountains and hills

• Rainforests

• Plains

Which activity was common to the people of ancient Rome, Greece, China, and Egypt?

• Building pyramids

• Farming

• Herding camels

• Writing novels

What is the main feature of the land where ancient Rome was located?

• Surrounded by desert

• Next to a river

• On an island

• In a rainforest

Which term describes a person who catches fish for a living?

• Potter

• Fisherman

• Farmer

• Trader

Which of the following best describes the land of ancient China?

• Mostly flat plains

• Forests, hills, mountains, and deserts

• Only deserts

• Only mountains

What was the main reason people in ancient Egypt settled near the Nile River?

• To go swimming

• For rich soil to farm

• To build ships

• To mine gold

Which of the following is a term for someone who exchanges goods with others?

• Farmer

• Trader

• Potter

• Fisherman

What natural resource was limited in ancient Greece?

• Rich soil

• Water

• Trees

• Fish