Define the word SOCIAL HIERARCHY

The division of society by rank or class

Define the word POLYTHEISM

The belief in many gods and goddesses

Define the word EMPIRE

Land with different territories ruled by one person

How far did Sargon's empire stretch?

from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf

Why did a city-state need the countryside around it?

for farmland to produce the food

Define the word PRIESTS

People who perform religious ceremonies

Define the word CITY-STATE

the city and the countryside around it

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1
When Sargon conquered all of Mesopotamia, what did he create?
the Fertile Crescent
a statue of himself
a new set of laws
an empire
2
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who was at the very bottom?
the priests
the farmers
the slaves
the craftsmen
3
What did most people in Sumer do for a living?
Priest
Farmer
Craftsperson
Slave
4
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who just below the priests?
the craftsmen
the priests
the nobles
the slaves
5
When city-states fought each other, what were they usually fighting to get?
more farmland
more water
more people
another leader
6
Who was the Akkadian ruler who broke the peace between the Akkadians & Sumer in the 2300s BCE?
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Gilgamesh
Ashurbanipal
7
In what part of Mesopotamia was the civilization of Sumer found?
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
8
Which king of Uruk became a legendary figure in Sumerian literature?
Sargon
Gilgamesh
Nebuchadnezzar
Ashurbanipal
9
What played a role in nearly every aspect of a Sumerian's public & private life?
marriage
literature
art
religion
10
Define the word SOCIAL HIERARCHY
People who perform religious ceremonies
Land with different territories ruled by one person
The belief in many gods and goddesses
The division of society by rank or class
11
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who was at the top?
the king
the craftsmen
the farmers
the slaves
12
How did cities protect themselves?
strong walls around the city
strong armies
both of the above
answer not given
13
Define the word POLYTHEISM
The division of society by rank or class
People who perform religious ceremonies
Land with different territories ruled by one person
The belief in many gods and goddesses
14
What was the major responsibility of the priest in Sumerian society?
gain the favor of the gods
interpret the wishes of the gods
make offerings or sacrifices
all of the above
15
Define the word EMPIRE
People who perform religious ceremonies
The belief in many gods and goddesses
The division of society by rank or class
Land with different territories ruled by one person
16
Sargon was the first emperor to ...
have a permanent army
make a peace treaty
shave his head
grow a beard
17
According to the Sumerians, what did you have to do to be successful in life?
become a king
join the army
please the gods
learn a trade or craft
18
Define the word RURAL
the countryside
the city
the city and the countryside around it
19
How far did Sargon's empire stretch?
from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean
from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf
from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans
from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
20
Where were offerings made to the gods?
in the fields
by the river
at a temple
at the palace of the king
21
Why did a city-state need the countryside around it?
for farmland to produce the food
as a source of rocks to build walls
that is where the king lived
so artists could paint pretty pictures
22
Define the word PRIESTS
Land with different territories ruled by one person
People who perform religious ceremonies
The division of society by rank or class
The belief in many gods and goddesses
23
What was the basic political unit of Sumer?
the state
the empire
the city-state
the republic
24
After Sargon died, how long did his empire last?
1 year
10 years
1000 years
100 years
25
Where were the centers of Sumerian society?
the rivers
the cities
the desert
the countryside
26
Define the word URBAN
the countryside
the city
the city and the countryside around it
27
Define the word CITY-STATE
the countryside
the city and the countryside around it
the city

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Chapter 03 Section 2

27 termsStudBud Administration688 plays

Flashcards27 cardsFPractice quizPHost liveL

Questions 27

Answers

1
When Sargon conquered all of Mesopotamia, what did he create?
the Fertile Crescent
a statue of himself
a new set of laws
an empire
2
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who was at the very bottom?
the priests
the farmers
the slaves
the craftsmen
3
What did most people in Sumer do for a living?
Priest
Farmer
Craftsperson
Slave
4
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who just below the priests?
the craftsmen
the priests
the nobles
the slaves
5
When city-states fought each other, what were they usually fighting to get?
more farmland
more water
more people
another leader
6
Who was the Akkadian ruler who broke the peace between the Akkadians & Sumer in the 2300s BCE?
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Gilgamesh
Ashurbanipal
7
In what part of Mesopotamia was the civilization of Sumer found?
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
8
Which king of Uruk became a legendary figure in Sumerian literature?
Sargon
Gilgamesh
Nebuchadnezzar
Ashurbanipal
9
What played a role in nearly every aspect of a Sumerian's public & private life?
marriage
literature
art
religion
10
Define the word SOCIAL HIERARCHY
People who perform religious ceremonies
Land with different territories ruled by one person
The belief in many gods and goddesses
The division of society by rank or class
11
In the social hierarchy of Sumer, who was at the top?
the king
the craftsmen
the farmers
the slaves
12
How did cities protect themselves?
strong walls around the city
strong armies
both of the above
answer not given
13
Define the word POLYTHEISM
The division of society by rank or class
People who perform religious ceremonies
Land with different territories ruled by one person
The belief in many gods and goddesses
14
What was the major responsibility of the priest in Sumerian society?
gain the favor of the gods
interpret the wishes of the gods
make offerings or sacrifices
all of the above
15
Define the word EMPIRE
People who perform religious ceremonies
The belief in many gods and goddesses
The division of society by rank or class
Land with different territories ruled by one person
16
Sargon was the first emperor to ...
have a permanent army
make a peace treaty
shave his head
grow a beard
17
According to the Sumerians, what did you have to do to be successful in life?
become a king
join the army
please the gods
learn a trade or craft
18
Define the word RURAL
the countryside
the city
the city and the countryside around it
19
How far did Sargon's empire stretch?
from the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean
from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf
from the Atlantic to the Pacific Oceans
from the Black Sea to the Mediterranean Sea
20
Where were offerings made to the gods?
in the fields
by the river
at a temple
at the palace of the king
21
Why did a city-state need the countryside around it?
for farmland to produce the food
as a source of rocks to build walls
that is where the king lived
so artists could paint pretty pictures
22
Define the word PRIESTS
Land with different territories ruled by one person
People who perform religious ceremonies
The division of society by rank or class
The belief in many gods and goddesses
23
What was the basic political unit of Sumer?
the state
the empire
the city-state
the republic
24
After Sargon died, how long did his empire last?
1 year
10 years
1000 years
100 years
25
Where were the centers of Sumerian society?
the rivers
the cities
the desert
the countryside
26
Define the word URBAN
the countryside
the city
the city and the countryside around it
27
Define the word CITY-STATE
the countryside
the city and the countryside around it
the city