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(1) closely linked to the natural environment
(2)MC located
near large
urbanVareas
Review: River alleys and (3) organized around complex economic systems
(4) dependent Civiliza3ons on manufacturing
4 One way in which the Huang He, the Indus, and
the Nile civilizations were similar is that they
each
(1) flourished by trading salt and gold
(2) developed monotheistic religions
(3) suffered repeated invasions
(4) originated in river valleys
5 The Code of Hammurabi and the Twelve Tables
were designed to
Age
MC Review: River Valleys and Civiliza3ons 5 One reason the Euphrates, Indus, Nile, and
Tigris valleys became centers of early civilization
is that these valleys had
(1) borders and elevations that were easy to
defend
(2) rich deposits of coal and iron ores
(3) the means for irrigation and transportation
(4) locations in regions of moderate climate and
abundant rainfall
6 Hammurabi’s Code, the Ten Commandments,
Part
MC Review: River Valleys and all questio
Answer
Civiliza3ons Directions (1– 50): For each statement or question,
word or expression that, of those given, best completes the
1 Which geographic feature had the greatest
influence on the development of ancient
civilizations?
(1) dense forests
(3) smooth coastlines
(2) mountain passes
(4) river valleys
2 What is one characteristic of a society that
practices subsistence agriculture?
(1) growth of surplus crops for export
each is considered
(1) MC an archipelago
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Civiliza3ons (3) a landlocked
nation
(4) an island nation
4 Which geographic feature was common to the
development of civilizations in ancient Egypt,
China, India, and Mesopotamia?
(1) river valleys
(3) rain forests
(2) deserts
(4) mountains
5 According to Buddhist principles, believers can
end personal suffering by
(1) doing good deeds
(2) religious beliefs are supported by the
government
MC Review: River Valleys and (3) the state is considered a servant of the citizens
(4) citizens canCiviliza3ons publicly criticize the actions of
the leaders
3 Which geographic factor had the greatest
influence on the early history of South Asia and
China?
(1) river valleys
(3) vast coastlines
(2) island locations
(4) tropical rain forests
4 The Silk Road was important because it allowed
for the
studying the physical artifacts of a culture?
(1)
geographers
economists
MC Review: River (3)Valleys and (2) archaeologists
(4) sociologists
Civiliza3ons 3 Which statement most accurately describes how
geography affected the growth of the ancient
civilizations of Egypt and Mesopotamia?
(1) River valleys provided rich soil to grow
plentiful crops.
(2) Large deserts provided many mineral
deposits.
(3) Access to the Atlantic Ocean provided trade
routes.
(4) Large savanna areas provided protection
from invaders.
4 One way in which the Five Relationships, the Ten
be
(1) causes and effects of wars
(2) location of important places
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of modern
civilizations
(4) chronological
relationship between events
Civiliza3ons 2 Throughout history, people have lived on
savannas, in deserts, in mountains, along river
valleys, along coastlines, and on islands.
This statement demonstrates that people
(1) adapt their surroundings
(2) develop a common language
(3) organize similar forms of government
(4) prefer to live in isolated areas
3 In a command economy, economic decisions are
Answer all questions in this part.
MC Review: River Valleys and Base your answer to question 1 on theCiviliza3ons map below and on your knowledge of social studies.
Directions (1– 50): For each statement or question, write on the separate answer sheet the number o
ord or expression that, of those given, best completes the statement or answers the question.
AT L A N T I C
OCEAN
EUROPE
ASIA
Indus River
Tigris
Euphrates River
River
Nile
River
China
India
Arabia
AFRICA
Huang He River
PA C I F I C
OCEAN
INDIAN
OCEAN
N
W
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S
Source: Charles F. Gritzner, Exploring Our World, Past and Present, D. C. Heath and Company (adapted)
1 The main purpose of this map is to illustrate the location of
(1) overseas trade routes
(3) river valley civilizations
(2) early belief systems
(4) burial sites of ancient rulers
2 Which social scientist specializes in studying
6 Which belief is most closely associated wit
MC Review: River Valleys and Civiliza3ons 4 Which geographic factor had a major influence on
the development of both Egyptian and Babylonian
civilizations?
(1) river valleys
(2) cool temperatures
(3) locations near a strait
(4) mountains
5 Which description accurately identifies Socrates,
Plato, and Aristotle?
influence economic decisions.
MC Review: River Valleys and (3) Supply
and demand
regulate
the economy.
(4) GovernmentCiviliza3ons directs and controls the means
of production.
4 The Indus and Huang He (Yellow) rivers are both
closely associated with
(1) border disputes
(2) sacred biblical sites
(3) cradles of early civilization
(4) oil discoveries
5 A similarity between Shinto in Japan and
animism in African societies is that both