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Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

What civilization was initially responsible for the unification of the Middle East, Asia Minor (modern Turkey), and the Iranian plateau?

  1. Rome

  2. Egypt

  3. Ottoman

  4. Persian
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Persian Empire, particularly under the Achaemenids, was the first to unify the vast regions of the Middle East, Asia Minor, and the Iranian plateau into a single administrative entity.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

What the tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh is known?

  1. Temple

  2. Pyramid

  3. Palace

  4. Calan
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The tomb of the Egyptian Pharaoh is known as Pyramid.The people of Egypt believed that after death, the soul returns back to the body.So they preserved the dead body of the Pharaoh by applying chemicals in it.This preserved body of the Pharaoh was known as "Mummy". It was covered with cloth and kept inside a coffin.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following statements are true with respect to 'Chi-Huang-Ti?

  1. He is called the first emperor of China.

  2. He built the Great Wall of China to protect China from the onslaught of enemies.

  3. His reign is considered as the Golden Age in the history of China

  4. Only A and B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Qin Shi Huang is recognized as the first emperor of China and initiated the construction of the Great Wall to defend against northern nomadic tribes. Both statements A and B are historically accurate.

Multiple choice evs - ii the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Which of the following rivers are called 'the cradles of the Chinese civilization'?

  1. Hwang Ho

  2. Yangtze

  3. Mekong

  4. Both A and B
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Both the Hwang Ho (Yellow River) and the Yangtze River were central to the development of early Chinese civilization, providing fertile land and water for agriculture.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The name China is derived from which the name of which of the following dynasty?

  1. Shang dynasty

  2. Zhou dynasty

  3. Qin Dynasty

  4. Han Dynasty
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The name 'China' is widely believed to be derived from the Qin (or Ch'in) Dynasty, which was the first dynasty to unify the country under a single imperial rule.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Wu-Ti the famous king of ancient China belonged to which dynasty?

  1. Shang dynasty

  2. Qin dynasty

  3. Tang dynasty

  4. Han dynasty
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Emperor Wu of Han, also known as Wu-Ti, was one of the most significant rulers of the Han Dynasty, known for expanding the empire and promoting Confucianism.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

By far, the emergence of civilization in China is best documented ______________.

  1. on the coast.

  2. along the Yellow River.

  3. in Manchuria.

  4. in Yunnan.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Early Chinese civilization is most extensively documented along the Yellow River valley, which is often referred to as the cradle of Chinese civilization due to the abundance of archaeological findings.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The Iron Age Chinese explained the astronomical phenomenon called ______________.

  1. 12 division of the sky

  2. The solar system

  3. Eclipses

  4. Constellations
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Ancient Chinese astronomers were highly observant and were able to predict and explain astronomical events like eclipses, which were often seen as omens for the emperor.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

The chief weapon of the nomads of Central Asia was the __________.

  1. sword

  2. composite bow.

  3. lance

  4. axe
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The composite bow was the primary and most effective weapon of Central Asian nomadic warriors, allowing them to shoot accurately while riding horses at high speeds.

Multiple choice history the river valley civilisations: egyptian, mesopotamian and chinese civilisation ancient civilisations of the world egyptian, mesopotamian, and chinese civilization other ancient civilizations of the world

Mesopotamian were the first to make _____________.

  1. Copper

  2. Bronze items

  3. Iron

  4. Gold
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mesopotamian civilizations are credited with early advancements in metallurgy, specifically the creation of bronze by alloying copper and tin, which revolutionized tools and weaponry.