ADAM Test Units 3 & 4

How were the Indus Valley cities similar to those of ancient

Mesopotamia?

• Both were located in the mountains.

• Both were located by the ocean only.

• Both were located in the middle of deserts.

• Both were located along rivers.

Based on the map, which early civilization was the most isolated due

to geography?

• Ancient China

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient India

• Ancient Mesopotamia

How did the civilizations along the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers

compare and contrast with the Indus River Valley Civilization?

Choose all that apply.

• All of the civilizations had to deal with the flooding

  caused by nearby rivers.

• All of the civilizations developed multiple cities.

• In China, one early civilization developed between

  both rivers. In India, multiple cultures lived in the

  region.

• In India, civilizations developed on rivers with

  access to the sea. In China, civilizations developed

  on rivers that did not.

• All of the civilizations were geographically isolated.

How did China's trade along the Silk Road differ from Egypt's trade

along the Nile?

• The primary Silk Road routes were over land.

• The Silk Road was a short trade route, while trade

  along the Nile took place over a much larger

  distance.

• The Silk Road supported trade between China and

  India, while the Nile River allowed trade within

  Egypt and to other African cultures.

• The Nile River allowed trade with Rome, and the

  Silk Road increased trade between China and West

  Africa.

Which TWO products did western countries rely on China to produce

and trade along the Silk Road?

• silk

• wool

• papyrus

• porcelain

• linen

Which goods did China import from civilizations around the

Mediterranean?

Select TWO correct answers.

• jade

• wool

• gold

• silk

• porcelain

Why did the Qin Dynasty standardize money?

• to prevent theft

• to help trade

• to show off their riches

• to use up excess metal

Based on these two maps, what did the ancient Indian and ancient

Chinese civilizations have in common?

• Both developed in river valleys.

• Both built cities in the mountains.

• Both lacked access to the ocean to support trade.

• Both lacked a source of fresh water.

The first civilizations in China were located primarily ​ ​ (a)   This is ​ (b)   the first civilizations in India.

• in river valley civilizations
• similar to
• next to mountains
• in deserts
• not similar to

The Indus Valley culture ​ ​ (a)   the only culture in ancient

India. This was ​ (b)   ​

• was not
• was not similar to
• was
• was similar to