Quiz #1 - Mesopotamia

The ancient Mesopotamians domesticated dogs, llamas, and camels for meat, milk, and hides.

The ancient Mesopotamians were governed under a dictatorship.

The Epic of Gilgamesh influenced The Hebrew Bible and The Odyssey by Homer.

Which of the following did Sargon NOT do during his reign?

Which of the following is NOT a main reason why humans moved closer to river valleys?

From ancient Greek, “meso” means ___.

What role did Sargon's daughter play in his empire?

Which of the following is NOT a Sumerian invention?

Gilgamesh learns by the end of the story that his time on Earth and his legacy are more important than immortality.

The ancient Mesopotamians domesticated flax, wheat, barley and lentils for food.

Who was the first ruler of the Akkadian Empire who came to power after being a cupbearer in the court of Ur-Zababa?

Gilgamesh rejects the goddess Enki and Enkidu dies as a result.

Cities grew rich as a result of trade with Egypt, Anatolia, and Ethiopia.

From ancient Greek, “potamia” means ___.

The Epic of Gilgamesh is associated with Sumerian & Akkadian civilizations.

Gilgamesh seeks out Utnapishtim to find the secret of immortality.

The Akkadians were the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia and one of the first in the world.

Who was the last Sumerian leader who created a legal code?

What city was the base for Sargon's empire?

The ancient Mesopotamians had a polytheistic religion.