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Why were early civilisations developed close to rivers?
The land near rivers were fertile and farmers could easily get water for their crops.
TRUE or FALSE: A safe supply of food is unnecessary for a civilisation to grow.
FALSE
TRUE or FALSE: All early civilisations have some form of writing.
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer is now modern day China.
FALSE
What is the location of Ancient Sumer?
Southern Iraq
TRUE or FALSE: There are little known facts about Indus Valley because we are unable to understand their writings.
TRUE
What is the location of Indus Valley with reference to the modern world today?
Pakistan & India
What is the location of Shang Dynasty with reference to the modern world?
China
TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer is the first known early civilisation
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer civilisation is based around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
TRUE
TRUE or FALSE: Shang Dynasty lasted for about 300 years.
FALSE
What are some things that helped farmers in early civilisations?
Fertile soil, Water, New inventions
TRUE or FALSE: Pottery is mainly used as decorations to show the wealth of the family.
FALSE
What is the function of a potter's wheel?
To make pottery.
What is the function of a shaduf?
To raise water from lower places.
Why was it important for early civilisations to develop calendars?
To know weather conditions at different times of year, when to plant crops and when the rivers might flood.
