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Mesopotamia Fall 2014
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Fairbury Public Schools - Karen Dux 6th grade Ancient Civilizations Mesopotamia
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1
The Chaldeans were the first to have what?
Different Social Classes
A Written Language
A Calendar Year
A Seven Day Week
2
The Assyrian army was the first large army to use what?
Iron Weapons
Reverse Psychology
Swords
Bows and Arrows
3
What is Hammurabi famous for?
Law Code
Breakdancing Skills
Battle with Sargon
Invention of Cuneiform
4
What was the purpose of Hammurabi's Code of Laws?
To protect himself against his enemies
To protect the land & well being of the oppressed
There was no purpose.
To keep his people living as long as possible
5
Who was a part of the Sumerian middle class?
Enslaved People
Artisans
Kings
Government Officials
6
Which of the following is an invention invented by the Sumerians?
Ball Point Pen
Wagon Wheel
Frying Pan
Horse Shoes
7
What is the name of the wedge-shaped writing developed by the Sumerians?
Hieroglyphics
Cuneiform
English
Comic Sans
8
Which of the following is
NOT
a basic characteristic of civilization?
Writing System
Organized Government
Class System
Complicated Handshake
9
In the Code of Hammurabi,
what
acts as the judge?
The Fertile Crescent
The River
The Desert
The Stars
10
_______________ was known as the world's richest and largest city.
Greece
Mesopotamia
Sumer
Babylon
11
What was one common penalty for committing a crime under Hammurabi's rule?
Slavery
Extra homework
Death
Prison
12
Mesopotamia was located between which two bodies of water?
Tigrates River & Euphratis River
Tiger River & Persian Gulf
Tigris River & Euphrates River
Tiger River & Euphrates River?
