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Which economic activity was common in ancient civilizations?
Which economic activity was common in ancient civilizations?
- Fishing
- Farming
- Trading (correct)
- Hunting
Which of the things listed below is considered a characteristic of ancient civilizations?
Which of the things listed below is considered a characteristic of ancient civilizations?
- Lack of economic activity
- Absence of art
- Limited participation in crafts
- Development of writing systems (correct)
Which of the following civilizations existed between 3100 BCE and 332 BCE?
Which of the following civilizations existed between 3100 BCE and 332 BCE?
- Ancient Rome
- Ancient Egypt (correct)
- Ancient Greece
- Ancient Sumer
Which continent is home to the Nile River?
Which continent is home to the Nile River?
Which civilization is believed to be the first to build cities?
Which civilization is believed to be the first to build cities?
What is the name of the earliest form of writing created by the Sumerians?
What is the name of the earliest form of writing created by the Sumerians?
What was Egypt called because of the Nile River's significance?
What was Egypt called because of the Nile River's significance?
What material, sourced from the Nile's riverbanks, was used for construction?
What material, sourced from the Nile's riverbanks, was used for construction?
Which of these plants that grew along the Nile was used to make rope and sandals?
Which of these plants that grew along the Nile was used to make rope and sandals?
What was a key architectural feature found in Sumerian cities?
What was a key architectural feature found in Sumerian cities?
Who was the supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt?
Who was the supreme ruler of Ancient Egypt?
What was the primary purpose of inventing writing in Sumer?
What was the primary purpose of inventing writing in Sumer?
Which economic activity was the Sumerians NOT good at?
Which economic activity was the Sumerians NOT good at?
What characterized the political landscape among Sumerian cities?
What characterized the political landscape among Sumerian cities?
What writing system did Sumerians use?
What writing system did Sumerians use?
Which of the following is a common feature of ancient civilizations?
Which of the following is a common feature of ancient civilizations?
Why were ancient settlements often located along rivers?
Why were ancient settlements often located along rivers?
What allowed early settlements to grow and become villages?
What allowed early settlements to grow and become villages?
What typically characterized the government of an early village?
What typically characterized the government of an early village?
What is a key factor in the transformation of towns into cities?
What is a key factor in the transformation of towns into cities?
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Ziggurats
Ziggurats
Stepped temples built to honor gods and goddesses in ancient cities.
Cuneiform
Cuneiform
The writing system invented by the Sumerians for record-keeping.
Economic Activities
Economic Activities
Farming, crafting, and trade practices that led to prosperity in cities.
Public Buildings
Public Buildings
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Sumerians and Akkadians
Sumerians and Akkadians
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Nile River
Nile River
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Gift of the Nile
Gift of the Nile
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Papyrus
Papyrus
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Upper and Lower Egypt
Upper and Lower Egypt
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Pharaoh
Pharaoh
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Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations
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Mesopotamia
Mesopotamia
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Government in Sumer
Government in Sumer
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Important Cities of Sumer
Important Cities of Sumer
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Features of Ancient Civilisations
Features of Ancient Civilisations
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Settlements
Settlements
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Village
Village
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Town
Town
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City
City
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