Civilization Quiz

What is the main feature of civilization?

• Cities

• Organized Government

• Religion

• Writing

What was the purpose of the first cities in Mesopotamia?

• Religious purposes

• Trade

• Government

• All of the above

Why did civilizations need organized government?

• To maintain food supply

• To maintain irrigation systems

• To manage resources

• All of the above

What is the set of beliefs that everyone within a society shares?

• Polytheism

• Religion

• Writing

• Job specialization

What was the main purpose of writing in early civilizations?

• Record trade

• Record food storage

• Communicate with other civilizations

• Entertainment

What allowed people to develop and contribute important skills in early civilizations?

• Job specialization

• Social classes

• Arts and architecture

• Public works

How were people ranked in social classes in early civilizations?

• Based on their jobs

• Based on their wealth

• Based on their education

• Based on their age

What did people in early civilizations produce in terms of arts and architecture?

• Great works of art, music, and literature

• Impressive building projects

• Mathematical and scientific advancements

• All of the above

What are public works in a civilization?

• Projects completed by people to improve the function and quality of life

• Projects completed by the government to control the population

• Projects completed by religious leaders for religious purposes

• Projects completed by merchants to increase trade

Which river valley civilizations are mentioned in the text?

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile

• Indus

• All of the above