3.1 The Civilizations of Sumer

Question 1

How did the Sumerian's achievements (like irrigation, wheels & writing) spread to other lands?

Accepted Answer

people trading with each other

Question 2

What was the main system of writing in Sumer?

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Cunieform

Question 3

The Sumerian religion was monotheistic.

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False

Question 4

How did the kings and priests of Sumer stay in power?

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The Priests announced that the Gods had chosen the Kings

Question 5

What were the temples that were pyramid-shaped brick towers known as?

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Ziggurat

Question 6

The invention of the wheel and the sail made widespread ________?_______ possible.

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trade

Question 7

ALL of the following answers are good reasons to develop a civilization along a river EXCEPT...

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rivers can overflow violently, destroying crops & livestock

Question 8

What was it called when Sumerians supplied water to their crops

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Irrigation

Question 9

What are Florida's most important crops?

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citrus

Question 10

What two rivers lie on either side of Mesopotamia

Accepted Answer

The Tigris And Euphrates Rivers

Question 11

What shape is used to create cuneiform?

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wedge-shaped

Question 12

Are the Sumerians also credited for inventing the architectural form known as "the arch" ?

Accepted Answer

Yes! The Sumerians actually DID invent the arch!

Question 13

Which new development had a major impact on the population growth of Mesopotamia?

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irrigation systems

Question 14

Mesopotamian religion was polytheistic. Polytheistic means...

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the belief in more than one god

Question 15

Why is the flat plain located in modern southern Iraq called The Cradle of Civilization?

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Iraq is where the world's first civilizations were born

Question 16

The Fertile Crescent's major crops were...

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barley and wheat

Question 17

What does the word Mesopotamia mean?

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the land between the rivers

Question 18

What mountain ranges are in Mesopotamia?

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Taurus and Zagros

Question 19

Sumerians also invented the metal known as Bronze. Bronze is made by mixing which two metals?

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copper and tin

Question 20

What did the Sumerians write on?

Accepted Answer

Clay Tablets

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