Ancient Sumerian Final Test

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A blue stone called lapis lazuli, used on the Standard of Ur, came from far beyond the Zagros Mountains. This shows that the city-states of Sumer engaged in

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trade

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A society has a stable food supply if

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it has enough food for its people.

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Which of these ancient Sumerians most likely lived in a two-story house near the center of the city? a skilled metalworker, a fisherman, a government official, a merchant

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a government official

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

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the plow

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Small, mud-brick houses at the edge of the city were the homes of

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farmers

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Who had these responsibilities? • Lead the army. • Enforce the laws. • Have temples built.

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the king

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Why were scribes important in Sumerian government?

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to write down the laws

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

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wheels

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Which invention added strength and beauty to Sumerian buildings?

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arches

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What did Sumerians use to produce cuneiform?

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a wedge-shaped stylus