Misc
What is a river civilization?
A society that developed along a river.
What large structures are the Egyptians famous for building?
Pyramids
Along which river did the Indus Valley Civilization develop?
Indus River.
Near which river did Ancient Chinese civilization begin?
Yellow River
About how many years ago did the first river civilizations begin?
5,000 years ago
What did Mesopotamians build that were used for worship?
Huge temples
How did the Nile’s floods help Egyptian farmers?
Brought rich soil for crops.
Name one invention from Ancient China.
Silk
How did rivers help people grow food?
Floods left rich soil for farming.
What is the name of the writing system invented in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Which river was most important to Ancient Egypt?
The Nile River
What did Ancient Chinese people believe about their rulers?
Rulers received the right to govern from the gods.
Why do the achievements of early river civilizations still matter today?
Their ideas and inventions impact our lives now.
Name 2 achievements of Mesopotamian civilization besides writing.
Developed laws and built the first cities.
Who ruled Ancient Egypt as its leader?
Pharaohs
What was special about the way Indus Valley cities were built?
They had straight streets and brick houses.
What was different about the river flooding in Ancient China than in the other civilizations?
It was sometimes dangerous and not always helpful.
Name 3 reasons rivers were important to early civilizations.
They provided water for drinking and farming, rich soil for farming, and an easy way to travel/trade.
Between which two rivers was Mesopotamia located?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
What is the famous writing system created by Egyptians?
Hieroglyphics
What system did the Indus people create for homes that was advanced?
Fresh water and waste removal systems.