Ancient Egypt/Africa
What were the 2 rivers in West Africa
Niger & Senegal Rivers
Which civilization was located in the Andes mountains of South America?
The Incas
What type of land form was Ancient Greece?
Peninsula
How did the Indus River affect the crops around it?
The river provided silt, allowing the crops to prosper.
What 2 rivers flow through central China?
Yellow & Yangtze Rivers
In which direction does the Nile River flow
South to North
What river was in the Americas?
Amazon River
Why did the Greeks turn to the sea for food and trade?
Farming land was scarce and the soil was poor, so they needed more resources
How did the Thar Desert affect civilizations?
It limited resources and civilization growth due to the dry climate.
Where would the Taklimakan Desert in relation to the Plateau of Tibet?
North
Name 2 geographical borders that protected Ancient Egypt
Sahara Desert, Red Sea, Mediterranean Sea, Nubian Desert
What 2 civilizations lived in a highland climate?
The Incas and the Aztecs
What animals did the Greeks raise instead of cattle?
Sheep and goats
How did the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush mountains help their civilization?
It protected them from other civilizations and allowed them to develop their own culture and traditions.
What geographic feature makes up China’s Southwestern border?
Himalayan Mountains
Why was the Sahara desert important?
(Many options)
It opened up a trade route for religion, ideas and cultures
It provided protection for Egypt and West Africa
What did the Maya civilization learn to adapt to in their tropical environment near the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea?
They learned to grow crops in hills, swamps, and forests
Why did ancient Greek communities develop independently from one another?
High mountains separated the communities, making travel difficult.
What is the world’s largest bay?
Bay of Bengal
What would cause the Yellow and Yangtze rivers to flood?
Monsoon Season
Why was the kingdom of Kush such a big trading post?
Because the Nile River ran through this territory
What did the Incas do to adapt to the vast amount of mountains?
They built complex bridges and roads
Name the 3 seas Ancient Greece was surrounded by
The Mediterranean Sea, The Aegean Sea, and the Ionian Sea
Which empires were created in Ancient India?
The Mauryan and Gupta Empires
China's traditions and trade was spread throughout the world by what road?
The Silk Road