Exploring Early Civilizations Sources

Which of the following is a primary source about Ancient Egypt?

• A modern textbook chapter about the pyramids

• A diary written by an Egyptian scribe during the Old Kingdom

• A documentary film about pharaohs

• An encyclopedia entry on hieroglyphics

Who is considered the founder of the first known civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon of Akkad

• Ramses II

• Gilgamesh

Which of the following is a supporting question when studying the Indus Valley Civilization?

• What were the main achievements of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• What materials did the Indus Valley people use to build their houses?

• Why did the Indus Valley Civilization decline?

• How did the Indus Valley Civilization influence later cultures?

Which source would be most helpful to answer the research question: "What laws governed Babylonian society?"

• The Code of Hammurabi tablet

• A modern novel set in Babylon

• A painting of Babylonian life

• A Greek myth about Mesopotamia

Who was the ruler of Egypt during the construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza?

• Tutankhamun

• Khufu

• Cleopatra

• Akhenaten

Which of the following is a secondary source about early Chinese civilization?

• A bronze vessel from the Shang Dynasty

• A modern historian’s book about the Shang Dynasty

• An oracle bone with ancient writing

• A letter written by a Shang Dynasty official

Which of the following is a compelling question about the rise of early civilizations?

• What crops did Sumerians grow?

• How did early civilizations develop along rivers?

• What tools did Egyptians use for farming?

• What was the climate like in Mesopotamia?

Which type of source would best help you learn about the religious beliefs of Ancient Mesopotamians?

• Ancient temple inscriptions

• A modern movie about Mesopotamia

• A recent magazine article

• A fictional story set in Mesopotamia

Arrange the following events in chronological order: (1) Invention of writing in Sumer, (2) Construction of the Pyramids, (3) Hammurabi’s Code established, (4) Indus Valley Civilization flourishes.

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 4, 1, 2, 3

• 1, 4, 2, 3

• 4, 2, 1, 3

Which of the following would be the best place to find primary sources about Ancient Greece?

• A museum with ancient Greek artifacts

• A website with modern summaries

• A recent newspaper article

• A fictional novel about Greek gods