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  • TRUE or FALSE: All early civilisations have some form of writing.
    TRUE
  • What is the location of Shang Dynasty with reference to the modern world?
    China
  • TRUE or FALSE: Shang Dynasty lasted for about 300 years.
    FALSE
  • TRUE or FALSE: Pottery is mainly used as decorations to show the wealth of the family.
    FALSE
  • TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer is now modern day China.
    FALSE
  • TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer civilisation is based around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
    TRUE
  • What is the location of Ancient Sumer?
    Southern Iraq
  • What is the location of Indus Valley with reference to the modern world today?
    Pakistan & India
  • What is the function of a shaduf?
    To raise water from lower places.
  • What is the function of a wooden cart?
    To carry food.
  • 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: There are little known facts about Indus Valley because we are unable to understand their writings.
    TRUE
  • What kind of clothes did people in Ancient Sumer and Indus Valley wear?
    Clothes made from local plants
  • TRUE or FALSE: Ancient Sumer is the first known early civilisation
    TRUE
  • What is the function of a potter's wheel?
    To make pottery.
  • TRUE or FALSE: A safe supply of food is unnecessary for a civilisation to grow.
    FALSE
  • What are some things that helped farmers in early civilisations?
    Fertile soil, Water, New inventions
  • 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.
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