WorksheetsRiver Valley Civilizations : M.I.C.E.O.
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 19mins
What was Egypt's writing system called?
cuneiform
hieroglyphics
pictograghs
phonetics
Which group traded with Indus Valley and lived in the Fertile Crescent?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Indian
Olmec
Which factor influenced the development of ancient civilizations along river valleys?
fertile soil
dry climate
dense rain forests
war defenses
What is the name and purpose of the structure pictured here?
A Zuggeret is a temple for worshipping Budda.
The Great Wall to protect China's northern border.
The Great Bath to clean soliders at China's Southern border.
The Pyramids to protect China and Egypt from India.
Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in purple on the map
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in orange on the map
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
Name the River Valley Civilization shaded in pink on the map
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
Sumer
Name the civilization:
- Tigris and Euphrates
- Cuneiform
- City-States
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
Name the civilization:
- Indus River
- Harappa
- Mohenjo Daro
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
Name the civilization:
- Huang He (Yellow) River
- Calligraphy writing
- Paper and Silk
Egypt
Mesopotamia
India
China
The word "Olmec" means (in the Aztec language):
"ancient people"
"warrior"
"farmer"
"rubber people"
What major artistic accomplishments are the Olmec known for?
Jade baby carvings
colossal head statues
Humanistic sculptures
Interpretative dance
What was the name of one of the most important gods worshiped by the Olmec?
The Lion God
The Jaguar God
The Leopard God
The Cheetah God
What does the term "Meso" mean?
a. center
b. middle
c. end
d. outer
What was the name of the first major Mesoamerica civilization?
a. Mayan
b. Zapotec
c. Olmec
d. Aztec
What is maize?
sweet potatoes
corn
peas
chili peppers
