WorksheetsRiver Valley Civilizations Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 44mins
All of the early civilizations shown in the table-
invented a system of waste disposal
modified the environment for farming
developed a mathematical system
instituted the same form of writing
Why were early Indus River Valley settlements sometimes forced to change location?
Communities needed to find a more defensible location
Aryan invaders moved many settlements closet to the seas
The course of the river occasionally changed
instituted the same form of writing
Based on the information in the excerpt, Hammurabi most likely intended to-
replace earlier primitive laws
ensure order in society with a legal code
communicate with the wealthy members of Babylonian society
promote widespread literacy in an ancient river valley civilization
Based on the information from the illustration, how did the environment of Egypt contribute to the development of a settlement civilization in the region?
Palm trees only grew near the river
The narrow river restricted travel to small boats
Farmers needed irrigation systems to grow crops
Merchants needed walled cities to protect from invaders
Which characteristic of civilization in the Indus River Valley is illustrated in the diagram?
Economic systems
Religious institutions
Advanced urban areas
Systems for record keeping
Which letter indicates the area of Mesopotamia?
A
B
C
D
They physical geography of China influenced development in the Huang He valley because-
waterfalls on the river made it difficult to navigate affecting trade in the area
earthquakes in the region caused destruction creating a need for stable government
large deposits of iron ore attracted invaders to the region resulting in constant warfare
mountains to the west of the river valley protected the region creating cultural isolation
Which geographic pattern is illustrated on the map?
Early civilizations settled close to the equator
Early civilization were vulnerable to invasions
Early civilizations formed near fresh water sources
Early civilizations depended on trade with one another
The use of pottery and textiles are related to which characteristic of early civilizations?
Class structure
Specialized workers
Complex institutions
Advanced record keeping
Why is the government of ancient Egypt considered a theocracy?
The government has a representative legislature
Wealthy elite control most parts of government
Leadership passes from father to son
The pharaoh is considered a god-king
Which ancient civilization was the first to use city planning and sewer systems?
China
Egypt
Indus Valley
Mesopotamia
The map suggests that the Great Wall provided-
a route between the East China Sea and Xianyang
flood control for the Yangtze River
a barrier between China and Mongolia
protection from invasion by sea
Which of the following is one characteristic of many societies in the Early Civilizations Era (8000 B.C.-500 B.C.)?
Democratic political values
Monotheistic belief systems
Ethnic and cultural diversity
Inequality between men and women
According to the information in the graph, the introduction of agriculture into a society may result in-
fewer famines
more variety in diets
the spread of diseases
overall population declines
What impact does the Bill of Rights have on society in the United States?
U.S. citizens are obligated to vote during elections
U.S. citizens are provided employment opportunities
U.S. citizens are guaranteed specific legal protections
U.S. citizens are free from any government intervention in their lives
Hammurabi's Code became a model for later law codes because it introduced the idea of-
governments having a judicial branch
equal punishments for all social classes
consistency and predictability in the law
laws needing to be interpreted by judges
Which of the following conclusions about the impact of physical geography in Mesopotamia is supported by the information in the excerpt?
The constant flooding caused the area to be abandoned
The existence of a flat plain created a barrier to invading groups
The muddy river made it difficult to transport goods on the water
The lack of resources generated a need for trade networks to develop
Which civilization developed an early writing system that used cuneiform script on wet clay tablets?
Egyptian
Sumerian
Indus River Valley
Chinese Zhou Dynasty
Which characteristic of civilization is described above?
Record keeping
Social stratification
Specialization of labor
Government organization
The photograph above best depicts which of the following advancements of civilization?
Written language
Lunar calendar
Complex government
Use of metal
