The Rise of Civilizations

Question 1

Harappa

Answer 1

urban center in the Indus Valley, had c. 3500 inhabitants

Question 2

Mohenjo-Daro

Answer 2

urban center in the Indus Valley, several times the size of Harappa

Question 3

Huang He

Answer 3

river in China

Question 4

Yangtzi

Answer 4

river in China

Question 5

Shang

Answer 5

early dynasty in China

Question 6

Tang

Answer 6

mythical founder of the Dhang dynasty

Question 7

Xia

Answer 7

mythical Chinese dynasty predating the Shang

Question 8

Orcal bone inscriptions

Answer 8

shoulder bones of cattle and bottom shells of turtles on which messages were written for divination

Question 9

Norte Chico

Answer 9

civilization in the Andes, in todays Peru, characterized by monumental architecture, non-grain-based farming, and the absence of a writing system and little contact with the outside world

Question 10

Olmecs

Answer 10

early civilization of Mesoamerica, in parts of today’s Mexico dating to c. 1200-450 BC; developed impressive ceremonial centers

Question 11

San Lorenzo

Answer 11

Olmec center

Question 12

La Venta

Answer 12

Olmec main center after 900 BC