True or False
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(Not on quiz)
The oldest fossils of any human ancestors were found in Europe.
False.
In March 2015 a 55-million year old primate fossil was discovered in Ethiopia, Africa.
Which geographic factor was most important to the development of the early river valley civilizations?
fertile soils
Name one of the 5 main religions
Islam
Christianity
Hinduism
Buddhism
Judaism
Massive structures used as burial tombs for the pharaohs
pyramids
cultural diffusion
The spread of culture from one place to another
In the Indus Valley, they had toilets.
True.
Toilet seats were made of brick - not very comfy!
Which idea of Babylonian society is reflected in the Hammurabi code of law?
divisions existed between social classes
The Buddhist religion teaches that salvation is earned by
giving up selfish desires
the belief in one god
monotheism
polytheism
A belief in many gods
Gunpowder, the compass, paper making, and printing — all of these inventions were the result of the Yellow River civilization.
True.
One result of the Neolithic Revolution was
the establishment of villages and the start of farming
Jewish religion and cultural identity has been greatly influenced by
the Torah and the ten commandments
Someone who moves from place to place in search of food
nomad
hieroglyphics
A system of writing in Ancient Egypt
Ancient Egypt had only male pharaohs.
False.
While there may have been other female rulers Sobekneferu is the first female ruler for which we have known proof. Pharaoh Hatshepsut reigned longer than any other woman of an indigenous Egyptian dynasty.
Which River Valley Civilization began between the rivers of the Euphrates and Tigrus
Mesopotamia
The Eightfold Path, no god worship, and the concept of nirvana are associated with the religion of
Buddhism
A plant used as paper to record information
papyrus
Neolithic Revolution
The start of farming and settled villages
There are still tombs in Egypt that have not been found.
True. Although the efforts of Belzoni, Loret, Davis, Carter and others helped reveal the tombs of most of the New Kingdom pharaohs, several remain unaccounted for – including those of Ahmose I, Amenhotep I, Tuthmose II and Ramesses VIII.Thutmose II is one of these pharaohs whose tomb has not yet been found. A large research team, led by Egyptian archaeologist Zahi Hawass, is searching for his tomb
The Nile flows North to the Red Sea, what River Valley Civilization was located on its banks?
Egypt
A religion that believes in reincarnation and the Caste system
Hinduism
A scientist who studies the artifacts and cultures of ancient civilizations
archeologist
Cuneiform
A system of writing in Mesopotamia using wedge shaped symbols