Ancient Civilizations and Geography

Mrs. Sullivan guides students through labeling a map of ancient river valley civilizations, including Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and China. She explains the locations of key rivers and oceans, and provides instructions for highlighting and coloring the map to enhance understanding.

Which ocean is located under India on the map?

• Arctic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

What are the two main rivers found in Mesopotamia?

• Indus and Ganges

• Yangtze and Yellow

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile and Amazon

Which river is associated with Ancient Egypt?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Yangtze River

The Indus River Valley is primarily located in which modern-day country?

• China

• Iraq

• India

• Egypt

What is another name for the Yellow River in China?

• Mekong River

• Yangtze River

• Hwang Ho River

• Ganges River

Which color is used to represent Ancient Egypt on the map?

• Red

• Green

• Purple

• Yellow

What color is used to represent Mesopotamia on the map?

• Yellow

• Green

• Purple

• Blue

Which river is highlighted as the most significant in Ancient China?

• Nile River

• Ganges River

• Yellow River

• Yangtze River

What is the primary purpose of using a blue pen or pencil on the map?

• To outline rivers

• To highlight mountains

• To mark cities

• To shade deserts

Which ancient civilization is located in the area now known as Iraq?

• Mesopotamia

• Ancient China

• Indus Valley

• Ancient Egypt