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Ancient Sumer
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To review Chapter 5 in preparation for the end of chapter assessment.
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1
Where would Sumerian slaves live?
in the sewers with four talking turtles
in their owner's home
nowhere, they were homeless
in the ziggurat
2
Why was religion so important in Ancient Sumer?
It told people which job they were going to have
They had to attend church every day
They looked up to their gods and goddesses
It influenced every part of daily life
3
Why was the introduction of irrigation systems so important to Ancient Sumer?
They loved to swim in the water
All of the rain needed a place to go
It created a stable food supply
Allowed them easier travel
4
Who chose Sumerian kings?
Sumerian gods and goddesses
Gilgamesh
The people of Sumer
Previous kings
5
Why were arches important?
Straight lines were so boring
You could walk under them
Carving a wooden arch was to be considered quite a talent
They brought strength and beauty to buildings
6
What is another word for turning over the soil?
irrigate
rotate
till
harvest
7
What did Gilgamesh want?
to be the best warrior in Sumer
to go to Applebee's and have a burger
to rule over all Sumerians
to be immortal
8
What is this picture an example of?
Sumerian records
Pictographs
Cuneiform
Primitive texting
9
Which of the following would
not
be found in the middle part of Sumerian society?
metalworkers
slaves
farmers
fishermen
10
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
social structure
language
government
ziggurats
11
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
culture
government
military
religious system
12
In what part of the city would the wealthy people live?
underneath
outskirts
center
all over
13
These people would help to keep records.
priests
scribes
merchants
translators
14
A religious system includes a set of beliefs and forms of...
worship
holidays
education
prayer
15
A wooden cart that would often get stuck in the mud was also called a...
sledge
carriage
trailer
segway
16
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
technology
education
culture
language
17
Who helped the Sumerian king with his responsibilities?
officials
priests
the middle class
gods and goddesses
18
Which of the following would
not
be found in the top part of Sumerian society?
government officials
landowners
priests
gods and goddesses
19
Which of the following is
not
an example of an irrigation system?
levee
reservoir
sledge
canal
20
All of the following were types of artists in Ancient Sumer
except
...
musician
architect
engineer
metalworker
21
What invention made travel for traders much easier?
Google maps
boats
more comfortable shoes
the wheel
22
Why did Sumerians build statues?
the believed the gods lived in them
to show devotion to the gods
to be placed on ziggurats
to admire their own appearance
23
What is this a picture of?
a school
a pyramid
a ziggurat
a tomb
24
A typical Sumerian ceremony might have all of the following
except
...
cuneiform
sacrifices
music
priests
25
What was a primary difference between the middle class and the other two classes?
They kept records
They couldn't own any property
They had to serve in the army
They lived in two story homes
26
Which of the following was
not
a duty of the government?
enforced laws
lead the army
hold elections
collected taxes
27
What might a metalworker create in Ancient Sumer?
jewelry
ceramic pottery
plows
styluses
28
Why was music an important art in Ancient Sumer?
People loved the beats
The people were practicing for American Idol
It brought joy to the gods
You couldn't hold a ceremony without it
29
From what material would Sumerians make their styluses?
weeds
branches
bones
reeds
30
Which of the following is
not
an example of a irrigation system?
dam
reservoir
stylus
canal
