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November 8, 2024: Ancient Sumer
November 8, 2024: Ancient Sumer
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1
What is this a picture of?
a tomb
a school
a pyramid
a ziggurat
2
Why was music an important art in Ancient Sumer?
The people were practicing for American Idol
You couldn't hold a ceremony without it
It brought joy to the gods
People loved the beats
3
Why was religion so important in Ancient Sumer?
They had to attend church every day
It influenced every part of daily life
It told people which job they were going to have
They looked up to their gods and goddesses
4
These people would help to keep records.
translators
priests
merchants
scribes
5
What might a metalworker create in Ancient Sumer?
plows
styluses
ceramic pottery
jewelry
6
Who chose Sumerian kings?
Gilgamesh
Previous kings
Sumerian gods and goddesses
The people of Sumer
7
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
religious system
government
culture
military
8
Why were arches important?
You could walk under them
Carving a wooden arch was to be considered quite a talent
Straight lines were so boring
They brought strength and beauty to buildings
9
Which of the following is
not
an example of a irrigation system?
reservoir
stylus
canal
dam
10
In what part of the city would the wealthy people live?
center
all over
underneath
outskirts
11
Which of the following is
not
an example of an irrigation system?
sledge
levee
reservoir
canal
12
Why did Sumerians build statues?
the believed the gods lived in them
to show devotion to the gods
to admire their own appearance
to be placed on ziggurats
13
What is this picture an example of?
Primitive texting
Sumerian records
Pictographs
Cuneiform
14
All of the following were types of artists in Ancient Sumer
except
...
musician
architect
engineer
metalworker
15
Which of the following would
not
be found in the top part of Sumerian society?
gods and goddesses
government officials
landowners
priests
16
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
technology
culture
education
language
17
What was a primary difference between the middle class and the other two classes?
They kept records
They had to serve in the army
They lived in two story homes
They couldn't own any property
18
Why was the introduction of irrigation systems so important to Ancient Sumer?
All of the rain needed a place to go
It created a stable food supply
They loved to swim in the water
Allowed them easier travel
19
A typical Sumerian ceremony might have all of the following
except
...
sacrifices
priests
cuneiform
music
20
Which of the following is
not
a characteristic of civilizations?
government
social structure
language
ziggurats
21
A religious system includes a set of beliefs and forms of...
holidays
education
prayer
worship
22
What invention made travel for traders much easier?
Google maps
the wheel
boats
more comfortable shoes
23
Which of the following was
not
a duty of the government?
enforced laws
lead the army
hold elections
collected taxes
24
Who helped the Sumerian king with his responsibilities?
priests
officials
gods and goddesses
the middle class
