Lesson 5: Ancient Sumer

Front

Which one of these inventions most affected the food supply in Sumer? Options: the arch, the plow, the wheel, the chariot

Back

the plow

Front

Who had these responsibilities: lead the army, enforce the laws, have temples built?

Back

the king

Front

Why were scribes important in Sumerian government?

Back

to write down the laws

Front

Which invention made it possible for Sumerian armies to use chariots?

Back

wheels

Front

Cuneiform, the written language of the Sumerians. What did Sumerians use to produce cuneiform?

Back

a wedge-shaped stylus

Front

What is this building called?

Back

Ziggurat

Front

Which social class is represented in the top row? Options: the lowest class of enslaved people, the middle class of farmers, the highest class of the king and nobles

Back

the highest class of the king and nobles