Which two rivers were essential for the development of ancient Mesopotamia?
The ancient Egyptians built large triangular structures as tombs for their pharaohs. What are these structures called?
Which two major cities were part of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization?
What was the name of the trade route that connected ancient China with the West?
In ancient Greece, what form of government was developed in Athens, where citizens directly participated in decision-making?
The ancient Romans were known for their impressive engineering feats. Which of these structures did they build to carry water to cities?
The earliest known system of writing, developed by the Sumerians in Mesopotamia, was called:
The powerful ruler of ancient Egypt was known as a:
Archaeologists have found evidence of well-planned cities and advanced plumbing in the Indus Valley Civilization. However, a major mystery is:
The 'Mandate of Heaven' was a belief in ancient China that:
Ancient Greece was not a united country but a collection of independent self-governing units called:
Ancient Rome transitioned from a Republic to an Empire. Which of these was a characteristic of the Roman Republic?
Which of the following civilizations did NOT primarily develop along a major river?
Which two ancient civilizations developed distinct forms of pictorial writing systems (hieroglyphics and an undeciphered script)?
King Hammurabi is famous for creating one of the earliest written law codes. Which civilization was he from?
The practice of mummification in ancient Egypt was primarily linked to their belief in:
Ancient China was often ruled by a series of ruling families known as:
The idea of citizens participating in government through voting was a key feature of the democracy developed in:
The official language of the Roman Empire, which influenced many modern languages, was:
What was a common necessity for the development of ALL the major ancient civilizations discussed (Mesopotamia, Egypt, Indus Valley, China)?
Part 2: Map Analysis
Which river, labeled 'A' on the map, was crucial to the development of Ancient Egypt?
Which civilization, labeled '2' on the map, developed between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Based on the map, which number represents the approximate location of Ancient Rome?
The Yellow River, labeled 'D' on the map, is associated with the development of which ancient civilization?
How did the geographic feature represented by the blue lines (rivers) impact the development of the civilizations labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4?
Part 3: Document-Based Question
Read the following excerpts from the Code of Hammurabi:
- Law 196: If a man has destroyed the eye of a free man, his own eye shall be destroyed.
- Law 197: If he has broken a bone of a free man, his bone shall be broken.
- Law 229: If a builder built a house for a man and did not make its construction firm, and the house which he built collapsed and caused the death of the owner of the house, that builder shall be put to death.
Laws 196 and 197 from the Code of Hammurabi are an example of what principle of justice, often summarized as 'an eye for an eye'?
In which ancient civilization was the Code of Hammurabi created?
Explain why having a written code of laws, like Hammurabi's Code, was important for society in ancient times.
Compare and contrast the impact of geography (especially rivers) on the development of Ancient Egypt and Ancient Mesopotamia. Discuss at least two similarities and two differences in how their environments shaped their societies, economies, and possibly even their beliefs.
Discuss the major contributions of Ancient Greece OR Ancient Rome to the modern world. Choose ONE civilization and explain at least three significant contributions they made that still influence us today.