Ancient Civilizations Quiz 1

The fertile crescent, known for the early development of civilizations like Mesopotamia, is primarily located between which two rivers?

• The Nile and the Niger

• The Indus and the Ganges

• The Yellow and the Yangtze

• The Tigris and the Euphrates

In ancient Egyptian society, which group held the highest social status, at the top with the pharaoh or king/ruler?

• Merchants

• Priests

• Farmers

• Scribes

The development of cuneiform script writing is considered a major contribution of which ancient civilization?

• Ancient Mesopotamia

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Houston

• Ancient Shadow Creek High School

The Egyptians believed in the AFTERLIFE?

• True

• False

Which of the following was NOT a key characteristic of ancient civilizations?

• Complex Institutions

• Specialized Workers

• Individual Freedom

• Advanced Cities

What was the primary purpose of early writing (cuneiform) in ancient civilizations?

• Record laws, rituals, trade

• Entertainment

• Texting

• For sending emails

How did the Paleolithic lifestyle fundamentally differ from the Neolithic way of life?

• They used identical tools and technologies

• Paleo people were nomadic hunter/gatherers, while Neo people started to settle

• Paleo societies were more technologically advanced

• Both had identical social structures

What spiritual characteristic was most prominent in Paleolithic societies?

• Animism and belief in animal spirits

• Complete absence of religious belief

• Monotheistic worship

• Scientific rationalism

How did the geographic location of Mesopotamia contribute to its development of civilization?

• Dense forest coverage

• Isolated mountain terrain

• Abundant ocean whales

• Fertile river valley with occasional flooding providing good soil for farming. Located between 2 rivers.

Why was Hammurabi's Code considered a significant advancement in early civilization?

• It created a universal currency

• It was the first known written legal code

• It abolished slavery

• It established democratic voting