Which of the following statements best describes a characteristic that the Nile, Tigris- Euphrates, and Yellow River Valley civilizations have in common?

A. Structures were built using metal tools and materials.
Incorrect. These civilizations do not have this characteristic in common.

B. Women had equal status in social structures.
Incorrect. These civilizations do not have this characteristic in common.

C. Religious beliefs were based on monotheism.
Incorrect. These civilizations do not have this characteristic in common.

D. Successful agricultural practices were based on fertile soil.
Correct! Each of these civilizations had successful agricultural practices.

The Nile River Valley Civilization was successful in farming because —

A. the river carried yellow silt across the land to make it fertile
Incorrect. This is a characteristic of the Yellow River Valley Civilization.

B. the flooding season was predictable
Correct! The predictable flooding season allowed this civilization to plan its planting season.

C. the crops were diversified to include peas, cotton, and rice
Incorrect. This is a characteristic of the Indus River Valley Civilization.

D. the civilization was located between two rivers, promoting fertile soil
Incorrect. This civilization was located along the Nile River.

The list above describes which of the following river valley civilizations?

A. Tigris-Euphrates River Valley Civilization
Incorrect. The list does not describe the Tigris-Euphrates River Valley Civilization.

B. Nile River Valley Civilization
Incorrect. The list does not describe the Nile River Valley Civilization.

C. Yellow River Valley Civilization
Incorrect. The list does not describe the Yellow River Valley Civilization.

D. Indus River Valley Civilization
Correct! These are descriptions of the Indus Valley River Civilization.

The river valley civilizations were impacted by the Neolithic Revolution by —

A. continuing a nomadic lifestyle
Incorrect. The river valley civilizations settled in one location since they were no longer nomadic.

B. retaining the traditional roles of men and women
Incorrect. The roles of women and men changed in the river valley civilizations.

C. planting permanent crops and domesticating animals
Correct! This change in the river valley civilizations was a result of the Neolithic Revolution.

D. using hunting and gathering methods for food
Incorrect. The river valley civilizations planted permanent crops.