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MAP ACTIVITY

River Valley CivilizationsStudy the map and answer the questions.

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River valleys provided a beneficial environment for developing ancient civilizations. The rivers offered a constant source of water for people and crops. The river valleys flooded regularly, replenishing the soil and creating a fertile environment for farming. The rivers also provided transportation, protection from invasions, and access to other natural resources.

PART A: Use the map to determine whether each statement is true or false.

1. ________ Ancient Mesopotamia developed in Africa.2. ________ The Indus River flows into the Indian Ocean. 3. ________ Ancient China developed in the Western Hemisphere.4. ________ All of the ancient river valley civilizations developed in Asia.PART B: Write the name of the correct civilization in each blank.

5. This civilization developed in southwestern Asia. ________________ 6. This civilization developed in the Indian subcontinent. ____________ 7. This civilization developed in eastern Asia. _____________________8. This civilization developed in northern Africa. ___________________

PART C: Complete the activities below.

9. Describe 3-5 ways that living in river valleys benefited ancient civilizations.

10. Use classroom and online resources to research why yearly flooding of the Nile River was beneficial to crop growth. Explain.

11. How did the transportation provided by rivers benefit ancient civilizations? Use online research to support your answer.

12. Create a computer presentation with graphics describing one of the four ancient river valley civilizations. Be sure to explain how the river affected the survival of the civilization. Present your research to the class and discuss.

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VOCABULARY

Civilizations VocabularyUse the dictionary and other resources to complete the graphic organizer for each vocabulary word.

archaeology

caste system

city-state

civilization

conquer

culture

dynasty

empire

gods

hieroglyphics

religion

warrior

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DEFINITION FACTS/CHARACTERISTICS

EXAMPLES NON-EXAMPLES