Early River Valley Civilizations Reading Quiz

Why did the earliest civilizations develop around river valleys?

• They were easy to defend.

• They provided water for travel, trade, and farming.

• They were isolated from other regions.

• They had abundant forests for building materials.

What geographic feature of river valleys helped early civilizations?

• High mountains

• Fertile soil from flooding

• Dense forests

• Harsh deserts

Which of the following was a development in Sumer?

• The invention of the compass

• The creation of the wheel

• The discovery of electricity

• The building of pyramids

What was the purpose of irrigation in early river valley civilizations?

• To build roads

• To bring water to fields in dry months

• To create barriers against invaders

• To transport goods across the desert

Which river is associated with the location of ancient Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

What are the two types of lands mentioned in the Nile region?

• Green Lands and Blue Lands

• Black Lands and Red Lands

• Fertile Lands and Desert Lands

• Wet Lands and Dry Lands

What was the role of a Pharaoh in ancient Egypt?

• A military leader only

• A religious leader only

• A god and ruler, combining government and religion

• A merchant and trader

How long did the mummification process take in ancient Egypt?

• 30 days

• 50 days

• 70 days

• 90 days

Which two major cities were part of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• Mohenjo-Daro and Harappa

• Cairo and Alexandria

• Athens and Sparta

• Rome and Carthage

What natural feature is associated with the location of the Indus Valley Civilization?

• A desert

• A peninsula

• A mountain range

• A forest