WorksheetsLT 2.2 River Civilizations-Economy
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Slaves were not considered a part of the Social Pyramid.
a)
True
b)
False
2.
Scarcity of goods is defined by:
a)
Having an abundance of goods left over
b)
Choosing one option over another
c)
Supplies and services that are in high demand due to a lack of items.
d)
A skill that is unique and special to a particular person
3.
Who was the highest ranking social class in ancient Egypt?
a)
scribes
b)
farmers
c)
merchants
d)
Pharoah
4.
Farming in the midwest is an example of:
a)
region specialization
b)
supply
c)
surplus
d)
demand
5.
In an ancient civilization, natural resources that are needed to survive are in high______
a)
opportunity cost
b)
supply
c)
demand
d)
surplus
6.
Gold was an abundant natural resource in ancient Egypt.
a)
True
b)
False
7.
Scribes were responsible for:
a)
Seeing that laws were followed
b)
bringing sacrifices to the gods
c)
trading for goods and services
d)
writing and record keeping
8.
Gold, granite, and limestone were necessary for survival in ancient Egypt.
a)
True
b)
False
9.
These men were responsible for making sure laws were followed.
a)
artisans
b)
government officials
c)
peasants
d)
scribes
10.
Traveling the Nile for trade could be a dangerous venture because of:
a)
invaders
b)
the cataracts
c)
crocodiles
d)
toxic water
11.
What word is defined by having an amount left over, after demand has been met?
a)
surplus
b)
supply
c)
scarcity
d)
specialization
12.
The Nile River flowed:
a)
north to south
b)
south to north
c)
east to west
d)
west to east
13.
Materials available for citizens to purchase are:
a)
artifacts
b)
jewelry
c)
goods
d)
statues
14.
The Nile River flowed into the Persian Gulf.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Timber would be an example of a:
a)
demand
b)
luxury
c)
job specialization
d)
scarcity
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