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6th grade Mesopotamia review
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1
Hammurabi’s Code was significant for which of the following reasons?
Important step in the development Sargon’s empire
Important step in the combining of city-states.
Important step in the development of civilizations
Important step in the development of a justice system
2
The Sumerians developed a cylinder seal to be used for which of the following?
as a system of recordkeeping for merchants
as a signature since most people could not write
as a temple and center of worship in the city-state
as a collection of literature poems
3
Which is the explanation for why Mesopotamians built canals?
They needed a way to control low water levels.
Needed a way to control which farmers receive surplus water.
They needed a way to control the amount of water farmers use
They needed a way to control flooding.
4
The Epic of Gilgamesh was written in
Arabic.
Hieroglyphics.
Sanskrit.
Cuneiform.
5
Which idea of Babylonian Society does this part of Hammurabi’s Code of Law show?
Violence was always punished with violence.
Divisions existed between social classes.
Fines were preferred to physical punishments.
All men are created equal under the law.
6
Which statement summarizes the significance of the Akkadian king, Sargon I?
Conquered Uruk and Sumerian States creating first empire.
Created the wheel and cart, improving trade in Mesopotamia
Created irrigation/invented the plow, creating food surplus.
Conquered the Egyptians, creating the first nation.
7
Which title completes the chart
Architecture
Metallurgy
Wheels
Irrigation
8
Which phrase completes the chart
development of metal tools
development of permanent settlements
development of irrigation
development of social hierarchies
9
According to the passage, this law covers flooding that happens due to which of the following?
a natural disaster
failure to take care of one’s property
an unavoidable accident
poor irrigation
10
The Epic of Gilgamesh is considered the
last surviving piece of writing by early man.
authentic history of ancient Sumer.
key to translating ancient languages of Sumer.
first great piece of written literature in history.
11
Which of the following explains the impact of the achievement circled in the picture?
Flooding is controlled effectively.
Home construction increases.
Water is supplied to the land.
Food surplus is possible.
12
Which of the following describes the role of polytheism in the lives of people in Mesopotamia?
Gods created divisions in society, people are born sinners
Gods control every aspect of the world/could punish people
People used polytheism to create mythology to explain world
People use polytheism as a way to create rules for citizens.
13
How did the system illustrated in the picture impact the lives of the people of Mesopotamia?
It allowed them to know the wishes of the gods
It helped them keep track of trade and tax collection
It allowed them to decorate the palaces of their kings
it helped them learn the rules for a democratic government
14
The white shaded region on the map is known as the
Syrian Civilization
Fertile Crescent
Persian Empire
Zagros Plains
15
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers provided________that made the soil rich for growing crops.
Rock
Protection
Clay
Silt
16
What was the purpose of the structure pictured?
to provide a temple for the gods
to serve as the king's palace
to serve as a prison for criminals
to provide a school for scribes
17
How did the two rivers and irrigation make it possible for Mesopotamian civilization to arise?
Spend more time hunting and gathering to obtain their food.
developed ideas that gave rise to a more nomadic lifestyle.
food surplus, more time for activities besides farming.
City-state gave easy access to river transport for trade
18
How does the passage support the fact that the society of ancient Mesopotamia was polytheistic?
Epics are an important feature of the culture.
The gods gave the hero certain qualities
Storytelling is a part of the culture
The hero goes on a journey
19
When farmers began to produce a surplus of food in Sumer, some people could begin to work as
shepherds
singers
hunter-gatherers
craftsmen-merchants
20
Which statement best completes the sequence diagram?
Cities were conquered by the Babylonian emperor
People began trading goods by transporting them by river.
Cities became independent, growing own food/making own goods
Began building projects like temples, roads and irrigation
