Which of the following advancements allowed Sumerians to construct larger cities?

the development of bronze tools

For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?

to sign documents and decorate objects

Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?

It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.

Why was Sargon important to history?

He established the world's first empire.

Why is religion so important to the Sumerians?

They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.

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Module 3 Lesson 2 Quiz

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1
Which of the following advancements allowed Sumerians to construct larger cities?
the development of bronze tools
the development of a calendar
the domestication of animals
the development of a clock
2
To keep track of public records and business transactions, ___ were employed to use cuneiform.
artisans
scribes
kings
farmers
3
Land with different territories and peoples under a single ruler
rural
city-state
urban
empire
4
People who performed religious ceremonies
priests
clurgy
scribes
social hierarchy
5
For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?
to design houses and temples
to engrave gems and blend metals
to sculpt objects out of ivory and wood
to sign documents and decorate objects
6
A political unit consisting of a city and the surrounding countryside
empire
rural
urban
city-state
7
Because people depended on them to bring favor with their gods, _____ held great status in Sumer.
farmers
priests
nobles
kings
8
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It encouraged the public education of children.
It documented different stories and poems.
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.
It allowed them to print currency and coins.
9
Writer and record keeper
military leader
gods and goddesses
priest
scribe
10
The science of building
construction
building
pyramids
architecture
11
Sumerians used ____ tools made from copper and tin to help construct their cities.
bronze
bone
wood
stone
12
Akkadian emperor who deated Sumer and built the world's first empire
Sargon
Gilgamesh
Sumeria
Akkadia
13
Why was Sargon important to history?
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia.
He was the first military leader to use chariots.
He established the world's first empire.
14
Having to do with the countryside
rural
city-state
urban
boonies
15
A pyramid-shaped temple tower
pyramid
skyscraper
empire
ziggurat
16
A Uruk king who became a legend in Sumerian literature
Akkadia
Sargon
Sumeria
Gilgamesh
17
Having to do with the city
city-slicker
rural
urban
city-state
18
Long poems that tell the stories of heroes
epics
narratives
haiku
cuneiform
19
The worship of many gods
polytheism
monotheistic
social hierarchy
priests
20
Why is religion so important to the Sumerians?
They based decisions about planting on the dates of religious holidays.
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.
They competed with different city-states for the favor of their gods.
They spread their religion to other areas through trade.
21
Sumerians used ___ ___ to show ownership and to decorate clay objects.
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
Sanskrit
cylinder seals
22
A division of society by rank or class
monotheism
polytheism
social classes
social hierarchy
23
World's first system of writing
cuneiform
pictographs
alphabet
Sanskrit
24
Picture symbols
cuneiform
pictures
hieroglyphics
pictographs

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