10 Questions
In which region did civilizations first appear?
Mesopotamia
What allowed people to have surplus food and economic stability in the earliest civilizations?
The rise of agriculture and trade
Where did civilizations ultimately develop?
On every continent except Antarctica
What is a characteristic of all civilizations mentioned in the text?
Large population centers
When did civilizations thrive in the Indus Valley?
About 2500 B.C.E.
What was the main product that gave the Silk Road its name?
Silk textiles from China
Who is credited with the initial expansion of the Silk Road network?
Zhang Qian
When did the Silk Road network become active?
2nd century BCE
Why do some modern historians prefer the term 'Silk Routes' over 'Silk Road'?
To highlight the role of sea routes in addition to land routes
What was the role of the Parthian Empire in the Silk Road network?
They facilitated trade between East and West
Test your knowledge of the key components of civilization with this quiz. Explore the development of urban settlements, agriculture, trade, and economic stability in early civilizations. Learn about the factors that contributed to the rise of complex societies between 4000 and 3000 B.C.E.
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