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What is the historical significance of the region where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located?

It is the location of ancient Greece, where one of the earliest known civilizations formed.

It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, where the oldest known democracy was established.

It is the location of ancient Greece, where the oldest known democracy was established.

It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, where one of the earliest known civilizations formed. (correct)

According to the chart, which of the following groups ranked highest in importance in ancient Egypt?

Pharaohs (correct)

Farmers

Astronomers

Generals

How did China's geography affect its development?

China's geography protected it from attack, allowing its unique culture to survive and flourish. (correct)

China was shielded from the floods that plagued the area, allowing it to rapidly expand across all of Asia.

China had plentiful natural resources, which allowed it to rapidly expand across all of Asia.

China was cut off from all important trade routes, which allowed its unique culture to survive and flourish.

What was the result of the migration of Indo-Aryan people depicted on the map?

Societies developed around stable around water sources like the Ganges River. By settling the fertile land around the Ganges River, Indo-Aryans began forming central civilizations and societies as a result of the migrations demonstrated on the map. Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient river civilization was sheltered by mountains and the Arabian Sea?

The Indus Valley civilization Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of Ancient Egyptian civilization does the sphinx monument reflect?

The belief that pharaohs were gods Signup and view all the answers

Based on the diagram, what conclusion can be drawn about ancient Egypt?

The social structure of ancient Egypt was based on occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?

People were treated differently according to their social class Signup and view all the answers

What are ziggurats?

Large temples built like pyramids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes the location of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

They flow south into the Persian Gulf. Signup and view all the answers

What does the image of the Great Sphinx of Giza depict?

A mythical creature with the head of a man and the body of a lion. Signup and view all the answers

What is the historical significance of the region where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located?

It is the location of ancient Mesopotamia, where one of the earliest known civilizations formed. Signup and view all the answers

According to the diagram, what was the social structure of ancient Egypt?

Based on occupation Signup and view all the answers

What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?

People were treated differently according to their social class Signup and view all the answers

What were ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

Large temples built like pyramids Signup and view all the answers

What type of decoration is shown in the picture of the ancient Mesopotamian courtyard?

A cylinder seal Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups ranked lowest in importance in ancient Egypt?

Astronomers Signup and view all the answers

How was China's unique culture able to survive and flourish?

China's geography protected it from attack, allowing its unique culture to survive and flourish. Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient river civilization was sheltered by mountains and the Arabian Sea?

The Indus Valley civilization Signup and view all the answers

Which river was the location of ancient Mesopotamia?

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

Temples Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Code of Hammurabi have on ancient Babylonian society?

Established punishments for crimes Signup and view all the answers

Which ancient civilization used civil service exams to ensure qualified government officials?

Ancient China Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the silk road trade network?

To connect regions of the world and enable civilizations to interact and trade goods Signup and view all the answers

Why was the flooding of the Nile River more helpful to those who depended on it than the flooding of the Huang He was to those who depended on it?

The flooding of the Nile River provided fertile soil for agriculture Signup and view all the answers

The Indian emperor Asoka based many decisions on Buddhist ________

principles Signup and view all the answers

The Han dynasty used civil service exams to ensure that citizens who served the government were ________ to do so

qualified Signup and view all the answers

The silk road trade network helped connect regions of the world, enabling civilizations to interact with one another and ________ goods

trade Signup and view all the answers

Pharaohs were considered ______, and their commands to build massive structures were carried out by the people as a result of their complete authority.

gods Signup and view all the answers

Hammurabi's Code specified a system of law that established a hierarchy of legal consideration for each ______ of people.

class Signup and view all the answers

One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ______.

ziggurat Signup and view all the answers

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What is the historical significance of the region where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located?

According to the chart, which of the following groups ranked highest in importance in ancient Egypt?

How did China's geography affect its development?

What was the result of the migration of Indo-Aryan people depicted on the map?

Which ancient river civilization was sheltered by mountains and the Arabian Sea?

Which aspect of Ancient Egyptian civilization does the sphinx monument reflect?

Based on the diagram, what conclusion can be drawn about ancient Egypt?

What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?

What are ziggurats?

Which of the following accurately describes the location of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

What does the image of the Great Sphinx of Giza depict?

What is the historical significance of the region where the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers are located?

According to the diagram, what was the social structure of ancient Egypt?

What does the Code of Hammurabi reveal about ancient Babylonian society?

What were ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

What type of decoration is shown in the picture of the ancient Mesopotamian courtyard?

Which of the following groups ranked lowest in importance in ancient Egypt?

How was China's unique culture able to survive and flourish?

Which ancient river civilization was sheltered by mountains and the Arabian Sea?

Which river was the location of ancient Mesopotamia?

What was the purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

What impact did the Code of Hammurabi have on ancient Babylonian society?

Which ancient civilization used civil service exams to ensure qualified government officials?

What was the purpose of the silk road trade network?

Why was the flooding of the Nile River more helpful to those who depended on it than the flooding of the Huang He was to those who depended on it?

The Indian emperor Asoka based many decisions on Buddhist ________

The Han dynasty used civil service exams to ensure that citizens who served the government were ________ to do so

The silk road trade network helped connect regions of the world, enabling civilizations to interact with one another and ________ goods

Pharaohs were considered ______, and their commands to build massive structures were carried out by the people as a result of their complete authority.

Hammurabi's Code specified a system of law that established a hierarchy of legal consideration for each ______ of people.

One type of ancient Mesopotamian building was the ______.

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