Ancient Civilizations Test Review

Greece and Rome are located on the continent of _______.

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

Which describes the land in Greece?

• Flat and low

• Hot and sandy

• Hilly and mountainous

• Cold and icy

The people from ancient _____ were farmers, traders, and shipbuilders.

• Greece

• Rome

• Mali

• China

The people of ancient ______ were farmers, traders, and road builders.

• Greece

• Rome

• Mali

• China

Which was a way that ancient Romans adapted to their environment?

• 1. They farmed on hillsides

• 1. They traded with other communities on the Tiber River and the Mediterranean Sea.

• 1. They built roads to connect the Roman Empire.

• All of the above

What did ancient Romans and Greeks use to decorate buildings?

• 1. Mosaics

• 1. Sculpture

• 1. Paintings

• All of the above

Ancient Egypt was located on what continent?

• Asia

• Africa

• Europe

• Australia

The pyramids in ancient Egypt were built to _________________.

• 1. show other civilizations how strong Egypt was

• 1. serve as tombs for pharaohs

• 1. punish slaves

• 1. serve as payment for the gods

Most of ancient Egypt's land was ____________.

• 1. Rainforest

• 1. Mountains

• 1. Desert

• 1. Hilly

Which of these inventions did NOT help ancient Egyptians tell time?

• Water clock

• Obelisk

• Hieroglyphics

• 365-day calendar