Ancient Civilizations and Their Contributions

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What was the primary focus of the Neolithic Revolution?

Food production (correct)
Food gathering
Warfare
Trade between cultures

The Sumerians created the world's first cities and developed advanced technology.

True (A)

Name one major contribution of the Sumerians.

The wheel

_____ were huge structures built in Sumerian cities.

Ziggurats Signup and view all the answers

Match the following civilizations with their contributions:

Sumerians = First writing system (cuneiform) Babylonians = Code of laws (Hammurabi) Phoenicians = Development of the alphabet Hittites = Use of iron weapons Signup and view all the answers

Which rivers bounded Mesopotamia?

Tigris and Euphrates (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Epic of Gilgamesh is a historical record of a Sumerian king's journey.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

The study of artifacts left behind in historical areas is called _____

archaeology Signup and view all the answers

What major mountain range is located in northern India?

Himalayas (C) Signup and view all the answers

The Harappan civilization was primarily located in the eastern part of India.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

Name the first writing system developed by the Harappan civilization.

Indus script Signup and view all the answers

The __________ is important in the establishment of Egyptian religions and reflects their sophisticated thought.

ka Signup and view all the answers

Match the following ancient cultures with their notable aspects:

Harappan Civilization = Indoor plumbing and advanced city planning Aryan Culture = Development of Sanskrit and the Vedas Egypt = Pyramids and temples construction Kush = Cultural assimilation after conquest Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary agricultural innovation of the Harappan civilization?

Irrigation systems (B) Signup and view all the answers

The Indus River is associated with India's first civilization.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

Who was the first pharaoh of Egypt?

Menes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the three major gods in Hinduism?

Zeus (D) Signup and view all the answers

Hindus believe that the world is an illusion.

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ultimate goal in Hinduism?

To reunite the soul with Brahman. Signup and view all the answers

Mahavira is known for establishing the principles of __________.

Jainism Signup and view all the answers

What principle is NOT one of Jainism's four basic principles?

Steal from the rich (A) Signup and view all the answers

Sikhism was founded by Guru Nanak, who was dissatisfied with Hinduism and Islam.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What do Sikhs believe is necessary to achieve spiritual enlightenment?

Meditation Signup and view all the answers

Match each religion with its primary teaching or belief:

Hinduism = Belief in many gods and the cycle of reincarnation Jainism = Principles of non-violence and truth Sikhism = Monotheistic belief and equality of all people Buddhism = The Four Noble Truths Signup and view all the answers

The Torah is significant in __________ as it contains Jewish religious laws.

Judaism Signup and view all the answers

Which group believed they should answer only to God, defining themselves as Orthodox Jews?

Orthodox Jews (D) Signup and view all the answers

Neolithic Revolution

The change from hunting and gathering to farming and raising livestock.

Cuneiform

A wedge-shaped writing system used by the Sumerians, the first known system of writing in the world.

Ziggurats

Giant structures built by the Sumerians to honor their gods - like pyramids, but with steps.

Code of Hammurabi

A system of 282 laws created by Hammurabi, the Babylonian king, to regulate everyday life in Mesopotamia.