Geography & Rivers
Early civilizations developed around what geographic feature?
A. MOUNTAINS
B. RIVERS
C. DESERTS
D. ISLANDS
B. RIVERS
What is known as the “Cradle of Civilization”?
A. GREECE
B. CHINA
C. EGYPT
D. MESOPOTAMIA
D. MESOPOTAMIA
What type of religion did Egyptians practice?
A. MONOTHEISM
B. POLYTHEISM
B. POLYTHEISM
Where was the birthplace of democracy?
A. SPARTA
B. CHINA
C. EGYPT
D. ATHENS
D. ATHENS
What type of government has limits on its power?
A. UNLIMITED GOVERNMENT
B. LIMITED GOVERNMENT
C. ABSOLUTE GOVERNMENT
B. LIMITED GOVERNMENT
What modern country is Mesopotamia located in?
A. GERMANY
B. IRAQ
C. MEXICO
D. BRITAIN
B. IRAQ
What type of religion did Mesopotamians practice?
A. MONOTHEISM
B. POLYTHEISM
B. POLYTHEISM
C. Tombs for Pharoahs
Who was a famous Greek leader known for military genius?
A. SOCRATES
B. KING MASA
C. KING TUT
D. ALEXANDER THE GREAT
D. ALEXANDER THE GREAT
What government style represents rule by one?
A. OLIGARCHY
B. DICTATORSHIP
C. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
D. DIRECT DEMOCRACY
B. DICTATORSHIP
Which river was most important to Ancient Egypt?
A. TIGRIS
B. EUPHRATES
C. NILE
D. AMAZON
C. NILE
Which invention is credited to the Mesopotamians?
A. WHEEL
B. BOAT
C. RAILROAD
D. KITE
A. WHEEL
Were there any female Egyptian pharaohs?
A. YES
B. NO
A. YES
Which city-state was known for military strength?
A. SPARTA
B. ATHENS
A. SPARTA
What trade route connected East Asia to Europe?
A. SILK ROAD
B. PIRATE BAY
C. OREGON TRAIL
D. SPICE ROUTE
A. SILK ROAD
Which river was NOT used by Mesopotamian civilization?
A. TIGRIS
B. EUPHRATES
C. NILE
C. NILE
What is cuneiform?
A. A TOOL FOR BAKING BREAD
B. THE EARLIEST FORM OF WRITING
C. PICTURES FOR ART CLASS
B. THE EARLIEST FORM OF WRITING
What river was essential to Egyptian civilization?
A. TIGRIS
B. EUPHRATES
C. NILE
C. NILE
Name 2 Ancient Greek city-states.
A. GUAM
B. SPARTA
C. BEIJING
D. SUMER
E. ATHENS
B. SPARTA
E. ATHENS
What is another name for "rule by the people"?
A. DEMOCRACY
B. MONARCHY
C. DICTATORHSIP
A. DEMOCRACY
Which is considered the oldest ancient civilization OR the cradle of civilization?
A. GREECE
B. HARAPPAN
C. POLYNESIA
D. MESOPOTAMIA
D. MESOPOTAMIA
Name 2 major rivers of Mesopotamia.
A. TIGRIS
B. AMAZON
C. MISSISSIPPI
D. EUPHRATES
E. NILE
A. TIGRIS
D. EUPHRATES
What continent is Egypt located on?
A. EUROPE
B. ASIA
C. AFRICA
D. SOUTH AMERICA
C. AFRICA
What body of water was important to Greek civilization?
A. ATLANTIC OCEAN
B. MEDITERRENIAN SEA
C. INDIAN OCEAN
D. ARTIC OCEAN
B. MEDITERRENIAN SEA
What is a system where people elect representatives?
A. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY
B. DIRECT DEMOCRACY
C. OLIGARCHY
A. REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY