WHI 3A: Intro to Mesopotamia

What is a function of complex institutions in a civilization?

• Organizing religion

• Building roads

• Farming

• Hunting

What is a key aspect of record keeping in a civilization?

• Building houses

• Laws

• Cooking

• Traveling

What is an example of advanced technology?

• New tools

• Old methods

• Simple machines

• Basic farming

Which river valley is linked to the Chinese civilization?

• Nile River Valley

• Tigris & Euphrates River Valleys

• Indus River Valley

• Huang He Valley

What is the time period for the Mesopotamian civilization?

• 6000 - 1750 BCE

• 4300 - 500 BCE

• 4000 - 1500 BCE

• 2100 - 265 BCE

Which river valley is associated with the early civilization in Africa?

• Indus Valley

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• China

What is the term used to describe river valleys in the context of early civilizations?

• Birthplaces of Culture

• Cradles of Civilization

• Origins of Society

• Foundations of History

Which sea is located to the west of Mesopotamia?

• Black Sea

• Caspian Sea

• Mediterranean Sea

• Arabian Sea

Which civilization is located in the region of the Arabian Peninsula?

• Egypt

• Indus Valley

• Mesopotamia

• None

Which gulf is located to the southeast of Mesopotamia on the map?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Persian Gulf

• Gulf of Aden

• Gulf of Oman