Early River Valley Civilization Unit Test

Which early river civilization invented irrigation?

• Ancient Chine

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

Could you summarize how environmental factors influenced the early river valley civilizations? Please use complete sentences.

A time with little or no rain is called a ____________?

Which civilization developed along the Nile River?

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient Egypt

• Indus Valley

• Ancient China

What was a major benefit of irrigation in early river civilizations?

• Better transportation

• Stronger armies

• Increased agricultural production

• Improved trade routes

Which river is linked to Mesopotamian civilization?

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• Yellow River

• Nile River

• Indus River

Why did early civilizations settle near rivers?

• Cooler climate

• Protection from invaders

• Fertile soil

• Access to precious metals

Using a graphic organizer, please compare two of the early river civilizations.

Which civilization built cities like Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa?

• Ancient Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Indus Valley

• Ancient China

Which ancient civilization developed along the Yellow River?

• Indus Valley

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient China

• Mesopotamia