Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia

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History
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6th Grade
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Manda Chumita
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following regions was one of the earliest human communities to develop due to its fertile land?
Sahara Desert
Amazon Rainforest
Mesopotamia
Antarctica
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DOK Level 1: Recall
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the name of the river system that supported the development of ancient Mesopotamian civilization?
Nile River
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Amazon River
Yangtze River
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a NOT geographic advantage that Mesopotamia had over other areas?
Fertile plains
Mountains and deserts surrounding it for protection.
Rivers - easy access to water
The cold climate were good for the plants that they raised.
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the major river system that was crucial for the development of early civilizations in Mesopotamia.
Mississippi River
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Danube River
Ganges River
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What agricultural technique allowed ancient Mesopotamians to produce an economic surplus?
Slash-and-burn agriculture
Crop rotation
Irrigation
Hydroponics
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the physical setting of Mesopotamia that supported permanent settlement?
Mountainous terrain
Arid desert
Fertile plains
Dense forest
Tags
DOK Level 1: Recall
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which innovation significantly contributed to the rise of cities as cultural and political hubs in ancient Mesopotamia?
Discovery of fire
Development of agriculture
Construction of ziggurats
Invention of the plow
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DOK Level 1: Recall
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