10 Questions
What was a characteristic of the rigid class systems in ancient civilizations?
Slavery based on conquest or debt was accepted
What was a result of the increasing agricultural surplus in ancient civilizations?
An increase in population
Which ancient civilization was located on the upper Nile River, south of Egypt in Africa?
Nubia
What was a characteristic of the early governments in ancient civilizations?
Centralized governments based on religious authority
What was a tool of ancient civilizations that contributed to their development?
Iron and bronze tools
What was a key factor in the development of the world's first civilizations?
The increase in agricultural surplus
Which geographic feature was significant to the development of the Phoenicians?
The Mediterranean coast
What was a characteristic of the early governments in ancient civilizations?
They were based on religious authority
What was a factor that contributed to the growth of trade in ancient civilizations?
The existence of rivers and coastlines
Where was the Hebrew civilization located?
Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Jordan River valley
Explore the characteristics of ancient societies, including hereditary rulers, class systems, and early forms of government. Discover how written law codes, iron and bronze tools, and agricultural surplus contributed to the development of these ancient civilizations.
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