6th grade Mesopotamia Test

Front

A complex society that has cities, governments, art, religion, and writing.

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civilization

Front

Which of these is a major source of fresh water in Mesopotamia? Assyria, Euphrates, Sumer, Nile

Back

Euphrates

Front

What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean in the Greek language?

Back

land between the rivers

Front

When you dig a ditch in the ground to bring water from a river to another place.

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irrigation

Front

What was the written language of Mesopotamia called?

Back

cuneiform

Front

These people were skilled workers who made clothes, pottery, and metal products.

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artisans

Front

Which of these was NOT one of the inventions created by the Sumerians? (Options: axe, plow, sailboat, wheel)

Back

axe

Front

TRUE or FALSE.  Sumerians created a 12 month calendar by looking at the stars and planets.

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True

Front

What was the name of the first great city? Options: Jericho, Assyria, Sumer, Babylon

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Babylon

Front

Who created the first empire? Options: Assyria, Hammurabi, Sargon, Sumer

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Sargon