The early river valleys are often called the

1
The early river valleys are often called the

• Cradles of Civilization

2
Which early civilization was located along a
narrow strip of land along the Nile in Africa?

• EGYPT

3
Which civilization was located between the Tigris
and Euphrates?

• MESOPOTAMIA

4
Which civilization was located along the Indus
and the Ganges?

• INDIA

5
Which civilization was located on the Huang He
(Hwang Ho) River ?

• CHINA

6
People tended to settle in river valleys because

• Water was available for irrigation
• Soils were rich for farming
• Physical features such as deserts and mountains
  provided a natural defense

7
The name for the region located along the
Mediterranean Coast connecting Mesopotamia and
the Nile is known as the

• FERTILE CRESCENT

8
With surplus food, trade was promoted along
rivers and seas. Surplus food also resulted in

• 1.Food storage2.Accounting systems to track food
  and farmers3. City development4. Growth of
  government to run the city

9
Written language developed from pictograms.
Egyptian writing was known as

• HIEROGLYPHICS

10
Sumerian or Mesopotamian writing / pictograms was
known as

• CUNEIFORM

11
Examples of the technology of Ancient River
civilizations include

• USE OF COPPER, BRONZE IRON
• CHARIOTS FOR WARFARE
• PLOWS FOR FARMING

12
The Ancient Egyptians worshipped many gods this
is known as

• POLYTHEISM

13
Independent city and surrounding lands (small
kingdoms)

• CITY-STATES

14
Government that is also in charge of religion

• THEOCRACY

15
Social patterns in Early Civilizations

• dynasty, hierarchy (social classes), slavery was
  common

16
Artisans focus on excelling in one craft

• SPECIALIZATION OF LABOR

17
Location of the worlds first cities

• River ocean trade routes