WorksheetsAncient Civilizations Review - Mesopotamia, Egypt, India, China
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 22mins
Which civilization was located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Which civilization depended on the longest river in the world?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Which civilization worshiped the Ganges River?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Which civilization depended on the Huang He (Yellow) River and the Chang Jiang (Yangtze) River?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
A(n) __________ is a large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government.
empire
dynasty
civilization
A __________ is a family or group that rules for several generations.
empire
dynasty
civilization
What did Sumerians do when there were food shortages in the foothills?
moved onto the plains
created irrigation systems
villages depended on each other
built strong walls and dug moats
What did Sumerians do when the plains flooded?
moved onto the plains
created irrigation systems
villages depended on each other
built strong walls and dug moats
What did Sumerians do when the canals clogged with silt?
moved onto the plains
created irrigation systems
villages depended on each other
built strong walls and dug moats
What did Sumerians do when they had disputes over the water supply?
moved onto the plains
created irrigation systems
villages depended on each other
built strong walls and dug moats
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a civilization?
geography
social structure
government
religion
Which civilization invented the wheel?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Which civilization built the "10,000 Li Long Wall"?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Where do Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
Where do Hinduism and Buddhism originate?
Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Egypt
Ancient India
Ancient China
In the process of mummification, which organ is left inside of the body?
lungs
liver
heart
stomach
Mummies were buried with protective charms to protect them from evil and bring them good luck in the afterlife. What is one type of protective charm?
canopic jar
amulet
cartouche
natron
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes proper behavior?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes living in harmony with nature?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Which Chinese philosophy emphasizes strict obedience to laws?
Confucianism
Daoism
Legalism
Egyptian canopic jars come in sets of _____
2
3
4
5
The good and evil done in a past life determines the nature of that person’s next life.
brahman
dharma
karma
atman
