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Ancient Civilizations

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Happening a long time ago.

a)

artifact

b)

ancient

c)

empire

d)

modern

2.

An object used by people in the past that tells about how they lived.

a)

ancient

b)

modern

c)

fireworks

d)

artifact

3.

A large group of people that lived in an organized way.

a)

civilization

b)

democracy

c)

republic

d)

forum

4.

The form of government in which citizens make choices and vote.

a)

modern

b)

republic

c)

democracy

d)

civilization

5.

A powerful nation with many lands and people.

a)

civilization

b)

empire

c)

modern

d)

port

6.

Materials that create a display of light or noise.

a)

fireworks

b)

pulp

c)

reed

d)

pyramid

7.

The time we live in today.

a)

ancient

b)

trade

c)

forum

d)

modern

8.

A place where ships dock.

a)

pulp

b)

port

c)

pyramid

d)

printing

9.

A mixture of plant fibers and water.

a)

pulp

b)

port

c)

pyramid

d)

reed

10.

A structure that served as a tomb for ancient Egypt.

a)

reed

b)

modern

c)

empire

d)

pyramid

11.

A plant with a hollow stem that grows in wetlands.

a)

trade

b)

printing

c)

republic

d)

reed

12.

To exchange one good or service for another.

a)

pulp

b)

trade

c)

printing

d)

empire

13.

The process of producing materials that have words, symbols, or art.

a)

republic

b)

printing

c)

forum

d)

reed

14.

A type of government where citizens vote to choose government leaders.

a)

civilization

b)

democracy

c)

republic

d)

forum

15.

An open area in the center of ancient Roman cities.

a)

pyramid

b)

artifact

c)

forum

d)

port

16.

Where was the earliest civilization in history located?

a)

Egypt

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Greece

d)

China

17.

Which ancient civilization ruled much of Europe and parts of Asia and Africa?

a)

Greece

b)

Egypt

c)

Mali

d)

Rome

18.

Which ancient civilization built the Acropolis?

a)

Rome

b)

Greece

c)

Egypt

d)

Mali

19.

Which ancient civilization controlled the trade routes across the Sahara Desert?

a)

China

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Mali

d)

Egypt

20.

Instead of kings or queens, this ancient civilization was ruled by a Pharaoh.

a)

China

b)

Mesopotamia

c)

Mali

d)

Egypt

21.

What is the greatest civilization of all time?

a)

USA BABY!!!

b)

China

c)

Egypt

d)

Mali