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1
Under the Sumerians, which statement is true?
Each city was independent - with its own ruler.
Mesopotamia was an empire.
The King ruled the entire empire.
There were several cities under one government.
2
Which statement best represents the development of a civilization?
If they have a steady food supply, people can develop a complex society.
People rely on hunting and gathering because it's the only way to survive.
The development of cities led to inventions like irrigation.
People prefer government jobs over life as a farmer.
3
How was Hammurabi's code communicated to the people?
People found out the punishments when they broke the law.
It was carved onto a large steel near a temple so everyone could see.
It was copied by scribes and sent around to all upper class people.
It was read at town hall meetings every month.
4
Which Trait of a Civilization is this an example of: temple, army, schools
Advanced Technology
Advanced Cities
Complex Institutions
Specialized Worker
5
Which Trait of a Civilization is this an example of: irrigation, bronze tools
Specialized Worker
Complex Institutions
Advanced Cities
Advanced Technology
6
Put the events in chronological order:
A, C, D, B
A, B, C, D
D, C, B, A
C, B, A, D
7
How did the Sumerians control the rivers?
The rivers flooded on a regular basis.
They built ziggurats to please the gods.
They dug irrigation canals and used levees and dikes.
8
Put the following in order of the development of writing over time?
3, 2, 1
2, 1, 3
1, 2, 3
3, 1, 2
9
Why were priests important in Mesopotamia?
They were in charge of constructing ziggurats.
They told the king when to go to war.
They designed complex irrigations systems to help farmers.
They were the only people who could communicate with the gods.
10
The Sumerian epic poem that describes the life of an action hero is
Aesop's Fables
Gilgamesh
Hammurabi's Code
Illiad and Odyssey
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What is most important about Hammurabi's code?
It tells modern people about daily life in Mesopotamia.
The laws for everyone are fair and equal.
It is the only piece of Mesopotamian writing left intact.
It is helpful for translations.
12
Where were the achievements of the Babylonians?
Law code; hanging gardens
cuneiform; city-states; wheel
iron weapons; chariots
13
What was a result of the invention of the wheel?
It made people more dependent on human strength for transportation.
It gave the Sumerians more freedom of movement.
It controlled the irrigation devices to prevent flooding.
It allowed Sumerians to move faster in battles.
14
Which of the following statements about the writing system developed in Mesopotamia is not correct?
Scribes used a stylus to write.
Scribes wrote on papyrus.
The writing system was called cuneiform.
It began as pictographs -each picture represents a noun.
15
Mesopotamia is now part of what modern-day country?
Saudi Arabia
Iran
Iraq
Turkey
16
Irrigation canals would most likely be a part of what civilization trait?
Record Keeping
Advanced cities
Advanced Technologies
Complex Institutions
17
Which of the following statements about religion in Mesopotamia are not true?
The priests held political power and were able to speak with the gods.
The religion was polytheistic.
Ziggurats were temples.
The gods had very little influence in the life of an average person.
18
Where were the achievements of the Assyrians?
iron weapons; chariots
cuneiform; city-states; wheel
Law code; hanging gardens
19
All of the following statements about Mesopotamia are true except:
They were the first to create artwork.
The world's first cities arose in Mesopotamia.
They were the first to farm in an organized way.
It was the birthplace of the world's first civilization.
20
Scribes had power in Sumerian society. What can you infer from this statement?
All scribes came from the upper class.
Scribes invented pictographs.
Scribes could rise through the social classes.
People who could read and write were powerful.
21
Which of the following statements about the ziggurats are not correct?
It was a temple.
It was run by the priests.
It was used for defense during wars.
It was a storage place for surplus grain.
22
Crops grew well in Mesopotamia because...
the area received adequate rainfall.
the area was near the ocean water supply.
farmland was fertile and water was nearby.
the land was in mountainous areas.
23
Which is a nickname for ancient Mesopotamia?
Cradle of Civilization
Land between the rivers.
Land bathed in blood
Gift of the Nile
24
The Sumerian people believed that many gods controlled everything in their lives. What is this belief called?
exile
polytheism
polygon
monotheism
25
Which Trait of a Civilization is this an example of: priest, king, farmer
Complex Institutions
Specialized Worker
Advanced Technology
Advanced Cities
26
Why were ziggurats important to the Sumerians?
They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses.
Scrolls that kept the history of Mesopotamia were encased in ziggurats.
They protected the city from invaders.
They were built as tombs for the kings.
27
One impact of better farming techniques is...
There is less trade, as everyone has all the food they need.
More people become farmers, since farming is easier.
A surplus of food, allowing some people to have jobs other than farming.
Farmers moved into the upper class society.
28
Which Trait of a Civilization is this an example of: Kish, Ur
Complex Institutions
Advanced Technology
Advanced Cities
Specialized Worker
29
Which of the following are not true of punishments listed in Hammurabi's code?
They mostly followed the "eye for an eye" principle.
The punishments were violent to try and keep people safe.
The punishments were equal for all people.
Many crimes were punishable with death.
30
Put the civilizations of Mesopotamia in order of appearance. (oldest first)
2, 5, 3, 1, 4
1, 3, 5, 2, 4
1, 2, 3, 5, 4
3, 1, 5, 2, 4
31
Where were the achievements of the Sumerians?
cuneiform; city-states; wheel
iron weapons; chariots
Law code; hanging gardens
32
Which two inventions helped with GROWING of food the most?
the wheel
cunieform
irrigation
the plow
33
Food surpluses emerged in Sumer after farmers....
developed improved agricultural techniques.
increased bartering with neighbors.
introduced sailing vessels.
developed better storage bins.
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Why was writing first created?
To keep track of business between traders
To allow for communication over long distances
To tell stories like the Epic of Gilgamesh
To write down laws for people to read
