Mesopotamia Geography and Sumerians

Mesopotamia Geography and Sumerians

6th Grade

11 Qs

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Mesopotamia Geography and Sumerians

Mesopotamia Geography and Sumerians

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was civilization’s first system of writing called?

cuneiform
hieroglyphs
Sanskrit
calligraphy 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

king
priests
 generals
merchants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

ziggurat
pyramid
citadel
pagoda 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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