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WorksheetsEarly River Civilizations
Total questions: 60
Worksheet time: 56mins
Sumer
Sumer
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids
Sumer
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States
Sumer
- Huang He (Yellow) River
- Calligraphy writing
- Paper and Silk
Sumer
The ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia and Egypt were similar in that both cultures
established trade routes to China
used the ziggurat form for their temples
developed along rivers
used a hieroglyphic writing system
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
building floating gardens to grow corn
establishing representative democracies
developing a writing system using cuneiform
constructing Hindu temples
Which action is most closely associated with the early Mesopotamian civilizations?
building floating gardens to grow corn
establishing representative democracies
developing a writing system using cuneiform
constructing Hindu temples
The Neolithic Revolution occurred when people discovered how to -
grow food and domesticate animals
trade with others in the same river valley
fight wars using metal weapons
make stone temples for religious ceremonies
True or False: Early humans settled far away from rivers.
True
False
Which civilization was known as the "land between two rivers?"
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
A person who believes in only one god would best be described as...
monotheistic
polytheistic
Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Mesopotamian civilization both developed along ...
rivers
deserts
Mesopotamian society dug ditches to control flooding and water the land. This development is called...
Hieroglyphics
Irrigation
Polytheism
Cuneiform
This civilization is located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Old Kingdom Egyptian civilization
Harappan civilization
Sumerian civilization (Mesopotamia)
This civilization is located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Old Kingdom Egyptian civilization
Harappan civilization
Sumerian civilization (Mesopotamia)
What is a complex society with organized communities and governments?
government
civilization
tribunal
This civilization used cuneiform as its form of writing.
Shang Dynasty civilization
Sumerian Civilization (Mesopotamia)
Harappan civilization
Who was found at the top of all social classes in ancient Egypt?
nobles and priests
farmers
artisans
pharaoh
What modern day country is Mesopotamia mostly in?
India
Egypt
China
Iraq
What modern day country is Mesopotamia mostly in?
India
Egypt
China
Iraq
What are the two main rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Nile
Tigris and Amazon
Tigris and Euphrates
Euphrates and Mississippi
Define agriculture.
specialization
work
farming
study of culture
What river goes with Egypt?
Nile
Euphrates
Egypt
Indus
What was the first river valley civilization to appear?
China
Egypt
Indus
Mesopotamia
To help solve the issue of flooding in ancient Mesopotamia, the civilization:
Did nothing
Dug ditches to control the flooding
Built a dam
Moved further away
The belief in one god is know as:
Monotheism
Polytheism
Agnosticism
Atheism
Belief in more than one god or multiple gods is known as:
Monotheism
Polytheism
Agnosticism
Atheism
Mesopotamia means:
The land between two rivers
The land that was found first
The fertile land
The land near water
Cuneiform was the writing system of the ____________ River Valley Civilization.
Nile
Indus
Mesopotamian
Yellow
Name the civilization:
- Nile River
- Hieroglyphics
- Pyramids
Egypt
Mesopotamia/
Sumer
India
China
Which modern idiom (expression) refers to Hammurabi's Code?
An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth
It's raining cats and dogs.
Break a leg!
The wisdom of an old man brings wealth.
Which modern idiom (expression) refers to Hammurabi's Code?
An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth
It's raining cats and dogs.
Break a leg!
The wisdom of an old man brings wealth.
A kind of writing used in Mesopotamia is called...
handwriting
cursive
cuneiform
graffiti
What is Hammurabi famous for?
He was the first to use cuneiform (writing)
He was the first emperor.
He had a powerful army.
He was the first to produce WRITTEN laws.
What is Hammurabi famous for?
He was the first to use cuneiform (writing)
He was the first emperor.
He had a powerful army.
He was the first to produce WRITTEN laws.
What is a stele?
A babylonian chariot.
A big black rock with the written laws carved on it.
A big black rock with cave paintings on it.
An early form of metal.
Hammurabi united all of the kingdoms of ...
Rome
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
Hammurabi united all of the kingdoms of ...
Rome
Mesopotamia
China
Egypt
What 2 rivers supported Mesopotamia?
Nile and Euphrates
Nile and Colorado
Tigris and Euphrates
Tigris and Nile
The codes were meant to protect innocent people and prevent __________ from getting a punishment that didn't fit the crime.
Children
Priests
Judges
Criminals
Mesopotamia is located between which 2 rivers?
Nile & Euphrates
Tigris & Sumer
Euphrates and Tigris
Missouri and Mississippi
What would be an example of stable food supply?
Farming, and having enough food
Stories
Belief in gods
Statues
What would be an example of Government?
King
Statues
Gods
Wheel
What would be an example of Religion?
Stories
Statues
Wheel
god(s)
Why are Mesopotamians considered polytheists?
They worshiped by giving offerings.
They worshiped in a temple.
They all had an "Aunt Polly."
They believed in many gods.
Why did Mesopotamians give offerings in their religious temples?
They wanted to be rewarded with peace and plentiful crops.
They wanted to create a new writing system.
They wanted to be the first empire.
They wanted to be on American Idol.
What principle of justice does Hammurabi's Code support?
Forgiveness should always be granted.
Executions make people obey out of fear.
The rights of Babylonians were above other people.
Punishment should fit the crime.
How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?
to record laws and important information
to produce a food surplus
for transportation of crops and people
to build large temples known as ziggurats
Sumer
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States
Sumer
