Mesopotamia

What was civilization’s first system of writing called?

• cuneiform
• hieroglyphs
• Sanskrit
• calligraphy 

Why was Hammurabi's code important to the world history?

• It was used to record important events.
• It was a set of religious symbols for priests.
• It was a record keeping system for trade.
• It was a set of written laws for all to read.

Who served as the link between Sumerians and their many gods and goddesses?

• king
• priests
•  generals
• merchants

Which of the following civilizations developed the first alphabet?

• Hebrews
• Sumerians
• Babylonians
• Phoenicians

What is a unique characteristic of polytheism?

• Polytheism is the belief in one god.
• Polytheism is the belief in many gods.
• Polytheism is the belief in the Torah.
• Polytheism is the belief in the Ten Commandments.

Which of the following correctly shows the social hierarchy of Sumerian society?

• priests, king, merchants, farmers, slaves
• priests, king, farmers, merchants, slaves
• king, priests, farmers, merchants, slaves 
• king, priests, merchants, farmers, slaves

What large step shaped temple tower was located in the center of ancient Sumer?

• ziggurat
• pyramid
• citadel
• pagoda 

What does the word Mesopotamia literally mean in Greek?

• the land under the mountains
• the land between the rivers
• the land beyond the great desert
• the land of the Fertile Crescent

According to Hammurabi’s Code; punishment for your crime was based upon?

• your age
• your appearance 
• your social status 
• your number of spouses

What were two main purposes for a ziggurat?

• for worship and trade
• for worship and defense
• for worship and as a palace for the king
• for worship and storage of food surplus