Early World Civilizations

Which civilization developed along the Nile River in Africa?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization developed between the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers in Asia?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization discovered that the flooding of the river left rich soil for growing crops?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization realized the importance of developing a system of writing to keep records?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization developed a system of writing known as cuneiform?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization developed a system of writing using hieroglyphs?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization was ruled by a pharaoh?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization understood that leaders were important?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization had written laws known as the Code of Hammurabi?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both

Which civilization built pyramids as burial places for important people?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Both