AP Ancient Civilizations & Early Empires

Question 1

Which ancient civilization developed cuneiform writing?

Accepted Answer

Sumerians

Answer

The Sumerians developed cuneiform, one of the earliest writing systems, around 3400 BCE in Mesopotamia.

Question 2

What was the significance of the Nile River to ancient Egyptian civilization?

Accepted Answer

It provided fertile land for agriculture through annual flooding

Answer

The Nile's annual flooding deposited rich silt on farmland, enabling agriculture in an otherwise desert environment and supporting Egyptian civilization.

Question 3

Which ancient civilization built the first known legal code?

Accepted Answer

Babylonians under Hammurabi

Answer

Hammurabi's Code, created around 1754 BCE in Babylon, is one of the earliest known written legal codes.

Question 4

What was the Indus Valley Civilization known for?

Accepted Answer

Advanced urban planning with grid-pattern cities and sanitation systems

Answer

The Indus Valley Civilization featured remarkably advanced urban planning with grid-pattern streets, sophisticated drainage and sanitation systems.

Question 5

What role did the Silk Road play in ancient civilizations?

Accepted Answer

It facilitated trade and cultural exchange between East and West

Answer

The Silk Road was a network of trade routes facilitating extensive commercial and cultural exchange between Eastern and Western civilizations.

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