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Ancient Civilizations Test

Quiz by Sarah Harden

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  • Q1
    The pyramids were tombs built for
    pharaohs
    government officials
    wealthy citizens
    all Egyptians
    30s
  • Q2
    What did all ancient civilizations have in common?
    All women had rights
    All were located near rivers
    All followed the Mandate of Heaven
    All had harsh laws to obey
    30s
  • Q3
    What was the purpose of a ziggurat in Mesopotamia?
    It was a home for the wealthy
    It was used by the government
    It served as a prison
    It was a temple for the gods
    30s
  • Q4
    Which ancient civilization was also known as the Fertile Crescent?
    China
    Egypt
    India
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q5
    The Yellow River is located in which civilization?
    India
    Egypt
    China
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q6
    What was the law system in Mesopotamia?
    Justinian's Code
    Hammurabi's Code
    Ten Commandments
    Koran
    30s
  • Q7
    In which civilization will you find the Great Wall?
    China
    India
    Egypt
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q8
    In which civilization would you find the caste system?
    Egypt
    China
    Mesopotamia
    India
    30s
  • Q9
    Almost all ancient civilizations had what kind of religion?
    atheistic
    monotheistic
    polytheistic
    non existant
    30s
  • Q10
    What was the "land between the rivers," also called the cradle of civilization?
    Mesopotamia
    India
    China
    Egypt
    30s
  • Q11
    The civilization that appeared to have sophisticated city planning and a strong government.
    China
    India
    Mesopotamia
    Egypt
    30s
  • Q12
    Theocracy was found in this civilization, where leaders were seen as gods.
    China
    India
    Egypt
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q13
    The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were found in
    India
    China
    Egypt
    Mesopotamia
    30s
  • Q14
    Mesopotamian form of writing
    hieroglyphics
    Phonetic alphabet
    characters
    cuneiform
    30s
  • Q15
    Great respect for family and ancestors
    Hammurabi's Code
    Mandate of Heaven
    filial piety
    caste system
    30s

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