WorksheetsAncient Civilizations FAC
Total questions: 37
Worksheet time: 19mins
What is a society?
a group of people living together with shared customs and laws
a group of government
a religious group
a school system
Which of these best describes a civilization?
a group of nomads
an advanced society with writing, cities, and complex organization
a small village
a family unit
What do we call the area where a civilization first develops?
birthplace
cradle
origin
root
Which natural feature was often important for ancient civilizations?
volcanoes
deserts
rivers
mountains
People use primary sources when researching about a specific event, person, place, or time period. What is a primary source?
a history textbook written by people who did not experience the time being studied
a documentary film
an object or document from the time being studied that shows first hand experience and knowledge from that time
a teachers lecture
What is an example of a primary source?
an ancient clay pot
a modern book about Egypt
a YouTube video about pyramids
a teachers google slides presentation
A secondary source provides analysis or interpretations of information. What is a secondary source?
A summary or explanation of an event, person, place, or thing based on information gathered from other sources.
first had experience from someone who witnessed or experienced the event.
Something made by someone who lived during the time being studied.
An original document from ancient times.
What is an example of a secondary source?
A letter written by the ancient Roman dictator and general, Julius Caesar
A history textbook about ancient Rome
An ancient Roman sword
A roman statue
Which ancient civilization developed along the Nile River?
Greece
Rome
Egypt
China
What is a city-state?
A country's capital city
A city that rules itself, like a small country
A city with a wall around it
the largest city in a country
What does "polytheism" mean?
Believing in one god
Believing in many gods
Not believing in any gods
Studying religon
Which of these was common in most ancient civilizations?
Everyone was equal
People had different social ranks
There were no leaders
Everyone could read and write
What is agriculture?
Building cities
Trading goods
Growing crops and raising animals
Making tools
Which ancient civilization built the Great Wall?
Rome
Egypt
China
Greece
What do we call the study of past human societies?
Biology
Geology
Archaeology
Astrology
Which of the following is NOT needed for a group to be called a civilization?
Writing system
Cities
Airplanes
Government
What is a monarch?
A type of butterfly
A ruler like a king or queen
A religious leader
A type of building
Which ancient civilization is known for the early forms of democracy?
Rome
Egypt
Persia
Greece
What does democracy mean?
A system of government where the people can vote and have a choice
A system of government where a king of queen make the ruling decisions
A system of government where a royal family rules over small groups of people
A system of government that is ruled by an army
What is considered trade?
A type of food
Building houses
Exchanging goods or services
A religious ceremony
Which of these did ancient civilizations invent?
Computers
The wheel
Airplanes
Telephone
What do we call the shared beliefs and practices of a group?
Government
Economy
Culture
Weather
What is an artifact?
A modern history book
An object made by humans in the past
A type of building
A kind of plant
Why did many civilizations develop near rivers?
For transportation and water
To hide from enemies
Because they liked fishing
To stay cool in summer
Which civilization built pyramids in Central America?
Egypt
Maya
Rome
China
What is a government?
A type of house
A system running a country or city
A kind of food
A religious belief
What material did ancient Egyptians often write on?
Paper
Papyrus
Plastic
Metal
Which of these helps us learn about ancient civilizations?
Secondary and Primary sources
Only primary sources
Only secondary sources
Neither secondary or primary sources
What is the term for the exchange of goods or services WITHOUT using money or currency?
Trade
Barter
Commerce
Marketing
What term describes the gradual development of human societies over time?
Evolution
Revolution
Civilization
Globalization
What is the term for a system of writing using pictures or symbols?
Alphabet
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Cursive
What is the term of the earliest form of writing found in ancient Mesopotamia?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
Alphabet
Pictographs
What is the name for the region that is considered the "cradle of civilization" because it was where the first cities, writing systems, and agricultural systems were developed?
Mesopotamia
Egypt
Greece
Aztec
Mesopotamia is a Greek word that means "land between rivers" and it is what we call the region where the earliest forms of civilization have been found. This region can be found in modern day ________.
China
Iraq
Italy
France
The movement of people or animals from one place to another, either their choice or being forced.
Migration
Immigration
Relocation
Travel
The act of moving to a new country with the intention of living in that new place permanently.
Migration
Immigration
Relocate
Travel
A person who was forced to leave their country or place of residence because of persecution, war, or violence.
Immigrant
Migrant
Refugee
Emigrant
