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M3L2 - Lesson Assessment

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1
What did Hammurabi’s Code allow his citizens to do?
understand how the government enacts new laws
learn new skills and academic subjects
know the punishment for specific crimes
predict seasonal weather and planting schedules
2
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.
They spread their religion to other areas through trade.
They competed with different city-states for the favor of their gods.
based decisions about planting based on the dates of religious holidays.
3
Which of the following were roles held by women in Sumer?
all of the above
caregivers
writers
priestesses
4
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It allowed them to print currency and coins.
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.
It encouraged the public education of children.
It documented different stories and poems.
5
Which of the following were advancements made by the Sumerians?
cuneiform
cylinder seals
the wheel
all of the above.
6
For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer?
to sign documents and decorate objects
to sculpt objects out of ivory and wood
to sign documents and decorate objects
to engrave gems and blend metals
7
Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?
the domestication of animals
the invention of a clock
the development of a calendar
the development of bronze tools
8
Why was Sargon important in history?
He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.
He established the world’s first empire.
He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia.
He was the first military leader to use chariots.