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Ancient Civilizations 1

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This ancient civilization used hieroglyphics and were known for their pyramids.

a)

China

b)

Greece

c)

Rome

d)

Egypt

2.

A method of writing used in Mesopotamia that placed symbols on clay.

a)

Sanskrit

b)

Hieroglyphics

c)

Cuneiform

d)

Cursive

3.

Rivers were essential to the growth of ancient societies providing basic needs, water supply, replenishment of soils and a network of trade routes on the river.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

The major river of ancient Egypt used for farming and trade was the

a)

Euphrates River

b)

Nile River

c)

Tigris River

d)

Indus River

5.

Obtain food by hunting, fishing, and foraging

a)

Hunter-Gatherer

b)

Hunter-Nomadic

c)

Agriculture

d)

Specialization

6.
What civilization is between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
a)
Egypt
b)
China
c)
Mesopotamia
d)
Indus
7.
Name the civilization: 
- Huang He (Yellow) River
- Calligraphy writing
- Paper and Silk
a)
Egypt
b)
Mesopotamia/
Sumer
c)
India
d)
China
8.

Why was the Great Wall built?

a)

for protection

b)

for looks

c)

for fun

d)

no good reason

9.

to move from one location to another

a)

migrate

b)

artifact

c)

Ice Age

d)

glacier

10.

an object made by people in the past from which history can be learned

a)

glacier

b)

artifact

c)

migrate

d)

tribute