which ancient civilization is often referred to ask the "cradle of civilization" due to its contributions to city building, farmin, and writing?
a. aztec
b. mayan
c. sumerian
d. babylonian
c. sumerian
what geographical region is known as "mesopatamia" and is considered the birthplace of several ancient civilizations
a. north amaerica
b. central america
c. middle east
d. southern america
c. middle east
which ancient civilization developed the concept of monothism and introduced the beleif in one god
a. eygyptianions
b. sumerians
c. abbylonians
d. hebrews
d. hebrews
What type of government is characterized by being run from a central location, often led by single ruler or king?
a. Decentralized government
b. polytheistic government
c. centralized government
d. religious government
c. centralized government
which ancient civilization is associated with the creation of the " code of hammurabi," a set of laws regulting trade and family matters
d. babylonian
what ancient people used papyrus, made from fibers of papyrus plant, for writing and record keeping
a. egyptians
what ancient people used papyrus, made from fibers of papyrus plant, for writing and record keeping
a. sumerians
b. babylonians
c. eygyptians
d. hebrews
c. Egyptians
in the social structure of ancient civilizations, who typically occupied the highest position?
a. landowners
b. commoners
c. slaves
d. kings
d. kings
which ancient civilization is known for building huge pyrmaids as tombsd for their leaders and high ranking individuals?
a. aztec
b. toltec
c eygyptian
d. mayan
c. Egyptian
what type of writing system used picture symbols and was employed by the mayan civilization?
a. hieroglyphic writing
b. cuneform writing
c. alphabetcial writing
d. pictograoh writing
d. pictographic writing
whihc amcien civiliztion is known for xntsucing large burial mounds in eht emissisispi river valley
a. aztec
b. maayn
c. mound builder
d. toltec