Ancient Civilizations and Their Achievements

Which of the following was the earliest Egyptian kingdom?

• Old Kingdom

• Middle Kingdom

• New Kingdom

• Ptolemaic Kingdom

What is the sacred text of Judaism?

• Quran

• Torah

• Bible

• Vedas

Which civilization is known for developing a writing system called cuneiform?

• Indus Valley

• Shang Dynasty

• Sumerians

• Phoenicians

Which of the following was a major accomplishment of the Egyptians?

• Building the Great Wall

• Constructing pyramids

• Inventing democracy

• Developing the alphabet

The Phoenicians were best known for their expertise in:

• Agriculture

• Trade and navigation

• Metalworking

• Pottery

Which river was central to the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Nile

• Tigris

• Indus

• Yellow

The Shang Dynasty is most closely associated with which of the following?

• Oracle bones

• Democracy

• Monotheism

• Cuneiform

Which Mesoamerican civilization is famous for building step pyramids and developing a calendar system?

• Olmec

• Maya

• Inca

• Mississippian

Which of the following is an accomplishment of ancient Egypt?

• Invention of the wheel

• Hieroglyphic writing

• Gunpowder

• Democracy

The Israelites are also known as:

• Phoenicians

• Hebrews

• Persians

• Greeks