Chapter 2 Quiz

What does Mesopotamia mean?

Name the 2 rivers of Mesopotamia.

Name the Civilization in Mesopotamia.

Who was their famous leader and what did he do?

What was the main purpose of his achievement? How does that translate us at Mesa High?

How did irrigation and surplus connect to develop civilization? Think of application of a couple of the 5 Civilization Traits!

Name the river to which Egypt developed around.

What was advantageous about the river helping farmers?

Defend why Egypt was an advanced society. Cite examples of the 5 Civilization Traits. Best way to answer: make a T-Chart with Traits and Egypt.

Where was the Harappan Civilization?

Name their 2 technological advances.

What are monsoons?

How was intercivilizational trade between the Sumerians and the Harappans proved?

Importance of Writing

Name the Babylonian, Egyptian and Chinese Writing Form

Why is writing necessary before a civilization may advance and improve. Cite Babylonian, Egyptian, and Chinese use of picture writing.

Conclusion

What advancement from any of these 3 civilizations do you feel to be the MOST IMPORTANT? Defend why?