River Valleys

The technology of which River Valley Civilization is described below? 

-Developed a 365-day calendar

-Made advances in astronomy

-Hieroglyphic writing

•  Gupta India

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Han China

The natural barriers of this River Valley Civilization included the Himalaya Mountains and large deserts, but no natural barrier in the north (which made them build a wall as a barrier).

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• China

• India

More than what % of Egyptians depend on the Nile River for their water supply?

• 80%

• 95%

• 75%

• 50%

Which geographical factor had a major influence on the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian civilizations?

• River valleys

• Cool temperatures

• Locations near straits

• Access to mountains

Which statement most accurately describes how geography affected the growth of the ancient civilizations of Egypt an Mesopotamia?

• River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.

• Large deserts provided many mineral deposits.

• Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade routes.

• Large savanna areas provided protection from invaders.

Which feature was MOST important to the development of civilization in ancient Egypt?

• Tall walls between the Nile and surrounding desert

• Annual flooding of the Nile River

• Motorized transportation

• Contacts with Southeast Asia

Which name identifies the region located between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Nile Valley

• Mesopotamia

• Richland

• Hieroglyphics

Which river valley civilization is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage system?

• A) Indus Valley

• B) Nile Valley

• C) Mesopotamia

• D) Yellow River Valley

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are associated with which ancient civilization?

• A) Egyptian

• B) Mesopotamian

• C) Indus Valley

• D) Chinese

Which river valley is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Civilization'?

• A) Nile Valley

• B) Indus Valley

• C) Mesopotamian Valley

• D) Yellow River Valley