Ancient Civilizations Flashcard

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What physical feature was key to the development of Ancient Egypt?

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Nile River

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Which civilization used hieroglyphics as a writing system?

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Ancient Egypt

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What was a major job for people in Ancient Egypt? Soldiers, Farmers, Artists, Merchants

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Farmers

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What physical feature helped Ancient Greece defend against invaders? Options: Rivers, Mountains, Deserts, Plains

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Mountains

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Which ancient civilization created the Terracotta Soldiers?

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Ancient China

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What type of government was Athens known for?

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Democracy

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What river valley allowed Ancient Egyptian civilization to thrive?

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Nile River

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What was a significant innovation of Ancient Egypt? Options: Aqueducts, Hieroglyphics, Silk production, Democracy

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Hieroglyphics

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What is the term for Greek city-states?

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Polis

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What geographical feature impacted Ancient Greece’s development? Options: Mountains, Deserts, Tropical Rainforests, Rivers

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Mountains