Ancient Civilizations Review

Where was the earliest civilization in history located?

• China

• Egypt

• Mali

• Mesopotamia

Which important inventions is ancient China known for? Choose the three correct answers.

• silk cloth

• salt mining

• theater and plays

• kites and fireworks

• paper making and printing

Which statements best describe ancient Greece and which ones best describe ancient Rome? Place an “X” in the correct box on the table for each statement. Match the statements to either Ancient Greece or Ancient Rome.

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Greece

We study ancient civilizations today because:

• they help us understand our past and how societies developed.

• they are only about myths and legends.

• they have no relevance to modern life.

• they are required for entertainment purposes.

The Sumerians of ancient Mesopotamia are an important part of history because:

• They developed one of the first writing systems and built the first cities.

• They were the first to discover electricity and invent the steam engine.

• They created the first airplanes and explored outer space.

• They invented the internet and modern computers.

The ancient Egyptians built pyramids to:

• Store food

• Serve as tombs for pharaohs

• Hold religious ceremonies

• House the army

How were ancient civilizations similar to and different from each other?

• They all had the same culture and government.

• They shared some features like agriculture but had different cultures and governments.

• They were all located in the same region.

• They did not have any similarities.