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Ancient Civilizations of the World

History ⇒ World History

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Describe the role of Pharaohs in ancient Egyptian society.
Describe two main features of the Harappan town planning system.
Explain the importance of the Silk Road in ancient times.
Explain the importance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers to the Mesopotamian civilization.
Explain the significance of the discovery of seals in the Indus Valley Civilization.
Explain the significance of the Rosetta Stone in understanding ancient Egyptian civilization.
Name one major difference between the political systems of ancient Greece and ancient Egypt.
Read the following passage and answer the question: 'In an ancient civilization, rulers were believed to be chosen by the gods, and their authority was considered divine. Large temples were built to honor deities, and priests held significant power.' Which civilization is most likely being described? (1) Ancient Greece (2) Ancient Egypt (3) Ancient Rome (4) Ancient China
The ancient Olympic Games were held in honour of which Greek god? (1) Zeus (2) Apollo (3) Poseidon (4) Hermes
The Code of Hammurabi is associated with which ancient civilization? (1) Indus Valley (2) Mesopotamian (3) Chinese (4) Greek
The Great Bath, an important archaeological structure, was found at which Indus Valley site? (1) Harappa (2) Mohenjo-daro (3) Lothal (4) Kalibangan
The Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, were located in which city? (1) Babylon (2) Athens (3) Rome (4) Thebes
The ancient city of Lothal was an important ________ centre in the Indus Valley Civilization.
The ancient city of Mohenjo-daro is located in present-day ________.
The ancient civilization that developed along the Nile River is known as the ________ civilization.
The Indus Valley Civilization is also known as the ________ Civilization.
True or False: The ancient Greeks believed in a single god.
True or False: The ancient Romans spoke Latin.
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a centralized monarchy like ancient Egypt.
True or False: The Indus Valley Civilization had a well-developed system of writing that has been fully deciphered.