Early River Civilizations Review
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- Q1Which early river civilization was located along the Nile River?Indus ValleyMesoamericaAncient EgyptMesopotamia30s
- Q2What was a primary reason early river civilizations thrived?Extensive trade routesAccess to water for agricultureLarge animal populationsProximity to mountains30s
- Q3Which ancient civilization is known for building impressive ziggurats?MesoamericaIndus ValleyAncient EgyptMesopotamia30s
- Q4Which river was crucial to the development of the Indus Valley Civilization?Nile RiverYellow RiverIndus RiverTigris River30s
- Q5Which river civilization is known for its well-planned cities like Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro?Ancient EgyptIndus Valley CivilizationRomeAncient Greece30s
- Q6Which ancient civilization is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization'?Ancient EgyptChinaMesopotamiaIndus Valley30s
- Q7What agricultural technique was commonly used by ancient river civilizations to increase food production?HuntingCrop rotationGatheringIrrigation30s
- Q8Which early river civilization is known for building pyramids?Ancient EgyptSumerAncient ChinaIndus Valley Civilization30s
- Q9Which of the following is a reason why rivers were important to early civilizations?They were used as bordersThey created mountainsThey provided water for agricultureThey were used for sports30s
- Q10What was a major reason for the growth of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization?Cold climate for preservationFertile land from river floodingAbundant forestsAccess to the ocean30s
- Q11What was the primary purpose of writing in ancient civilizations?Artistic expressionReligious ritualsEntertainmentRecord keeping30s
- Q12Why did farming lead to permanent villages?Farming was too difficult to do.People could grow their own food and stay in one place.People preferred to travel and hunt.Farming made it harder to find food.30s
- Q13What is the primary purpose of irrigation?To supply water to cropsTo provide electricityTo remove weeds from fieldsTo increase soil temperature30s
- Q14What is an important element of civilization that helps maintain order and protect the community?ArtGovernmentFood productionReligion30s
- Q15Which element of civilization includes the practices, beliefs, and worship of a higher power?EconomyTransportationReligionTechnology30s