Ancient River Valley Civilizations

Four Corners Review: Ancient Civilizations Now, you are going to play a review game over the 11 ancient civilizations we’ve studied. Each corner is labeled with a letter A-D. A multiple choice question will appear on the board and you have 20 seconds to move to the corner that corresponds with the answer. If you get it right….yay! You’re still in the game. If you get it wrong…..yikes! You’re out! If you are out, sit quietly at your desk, do NOT help anyone! If everyone picks the same answer, you must then chose RED or BLACK, and your fate will be decided by luck of the draw!

1) Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Mesopotamia? Domesticated horses which improved trade and conquest Created the first organized system of laws Practiced one of the oldest religions - Hinduism Used the sundial to predict seasonal changes

1) Which of the following was NOT an achievement of Mesopotamia? Domesticated horses which improved trade and conquest Created the first organized system of laws Practiced one of the oldest religions - Hinduism Used the sundial to predict seasonal changes

2) Which of the following inventions was NOT an achievement of the Egyptians? Hieroglyphics Astronomy Wheel Pyramids

2) Which of the following inventions was NOT an achievement of the Egyptians? Hieroglyphics Astronomy Wheel Pyramids

Question #3 Where is present-day Mesopotamia? A B C D

Question #3 Where is present-day Mesopotamia? B

Question #4 What was used by the Mesopotamians and Egyptians to tame annual flooding and water crops? Canals Bridges Rivers Irrigation

Question #4 What was used by the Mesopotamians and Egyptians to tame annual flooding and water crops? Canals Bridges Rivers Irrigation

Question #5 Which of the following is FALSE regarding numbering on a timeline? B.C. years come before A.D. years B.C. years decrease as time goes on A.D. years increase as time goes on The transition between B.C. and A.D. is year O

Question #5 Which of the following is FALSE regarding numbering on a timeline? B.C. years come before A.D. years B.C. years decrease as time goes on A.D. years increase as time goes on The transition between B.C. and A.D. is year O

6) All of the following are forms of writing used in ancient civilizations EXCEPT: Cuneiform Latin Sanskrit Ziggurat

6) All of the following are forms of writing used in ancient civilizations EXCEPT: Cuneiform Latin Sanskrit Ziggurats

7) Which of the following statements about the Caste System is TRUE? Untouchables were the highest caste and held all the power in society. It was based off religious principles – like karma and reincarnation It was used in ancient China It divided the military into four groups, each with it’s own focus & expertise

7) Which of the following statements about the Caste System is TRUE? Untouchables were the highest caste and held all the power in society. It was based off religious principles – like karma and reincarnation It was used in ancient China It divided the military into four groups, each with it’s own focus & expertise

8) Which system of beliefs was NOT practiced in ancient China? Confucianism Taoism Hinduism Buddhism

8) Which system of beliefs was NOT practiced in ancient China? Confucianism Taoism Hinduism Buddhism

9) Although developed in the Indus River Valley, why did Buddhism spread to China? During Alexander the Great’s rule – he encouraged people to practice other religions The Indus River Valley took over China and required them to practice Buddhism The Chinese government required it by law The Silk Road increased trade between the two groups but also spread religious ideas

9) Although developed in the Indus River Valley, why did Buddhism spread to China? During Alexander the Great’s rule – he encouraged people to practice other religions The Indus River Valley took over China and required them to practice Buddhism The Chinese government required it by law The Silk Road increased trade between the two groups but also spread religious ideas

10) Regarding the use of gunpowder, which statement is TRUE? It helped the Byzantines conquer the Arabs The Arabs were the first to use it for weapons The Chinese invented it to improve their armies It was originally used for religious celebrations in the Arab Empire.

10) Regarding the use of gunpowder, which statement is TRUE? It helped the Byzantines conquer the Arabs The Arabs were the first to use it for weapons The Chinese invented it to improve their armies It was originally used for religious celebrations in the Arab Empire.

Persians and Macedonians Macedonians and Romans 11) Which TWO civilizations were known for being more tolerant and accepting of their diverse cultures, religions, and people? Romans and Greeks Greeks and Persians Persians and Macedonians Macedonians and Romans

Persians and Macedonians Macedonians and Romans 11) Which TWO civilizations were known for being more tolerant and accepting of their diverse cultures, religions, and people? Romans and Greeks Greeks and Persians Persians and Macedonians Macedonians and Romans

12) Which civilization organized their empire into satrapies (provinces) to improve stability? Persians Macedonians Greeks Romans

12) Which civilization organized their empire into satrapies (provinces) to improve stability? Persians Macedonians Greeks Romans

13) The Macedonians were remembered for cultural diversity – specifically combining Middle Eastern and Greek customs. This was known as…….. Democracy Caliph Hellenism Phalanx

13) The Macedonians were remembered for cultural diversity – specifically combining Middle Eastern and Greek customs. This was known as…….. Democracy Caliph Hellenism Phalanx

14) All of the following statements were advancements of Roman architecture EXCEPT Concrete Arches Domes Limestone

14) All of the following statements were advancements of Roman architecture EXCEPT Concrete Arches Domes Limestone

15) Which civilization was at the crossroads of trade between Asia, Europe and Africa? Egypt Byzantines Mongols China

15) Which civilization was at the crossroads of trade between Asia, Europe and Africa? Egypt Byzantines Mongols China

16) Who conquered the Byzantine Empire? Greeks Romans Persians Arabs

16) Who conquered the Byzantine Empire? Greeks Romans Persians Arabs

17) Which two civilizations created civilian-based governments where people were protected by the laws and allowed to vote? Greeks and Romans Romans and Byzantines Byzantines and Arabs Arabs and Greeks

17) Which two civilizations created civilian-based governments where people were protected by the laws and allowed to vote? Greeks and Romans Romans and Byzantines Byzantines and Arabs Arabs and Greeks

18) Which of the following civilizations was NOT polytheistic? Mesopotamia Egypt Indus River Valley Arab Empire

18) Which of the following civilizations was NOT polytheistic? Mesopotamia Egypt Indus River Valley Arab Empire

Mongols Macedonians Byzantines Arabs 19) This civilization created the largest empire in world history because of their skills on horseback Mongols Macedonians Byzantines Arabs

Mongols Macedonians Byzantines Arabs 19) This civilization created the largest empire in world history because of their skills on horseback Mongols Macedonians Byzantines Arabs

20) How did Ancient Greece differ from previous civilizations? They were monotheistic NOT polytheistic They were the first to use dynasties to establish leaders They were the first to use writing which allowed them to document their history They were the first to use philosophy which allowed people to think for themselves

20) How did Ancient Greece differ from previous civilizations? They were monotheistic NOT polytheistic They were the first to use dynasties to establish leaders They were the first to use writing which allowed them to document their history They were the first to use philosophy which allowed people to think for themselves