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