Ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt

Which reason best explains why people settled in Mesopotamia?

• It was surrounded by deserts

• It had natural defenses

• It had a strong military ruler

• It had fertile soil

Which statement best describes the image being shown?

• A river for transporting goods

• An irrigation system for crops

• A pond for collecting rainwater

• A moat to protect the city-state

Which statement best explains why cuneiform was created by Mesopotamia?

• People could only communicate by writing

• To file a complaint with the king

• To record the sale of goods

• To create a postal service

Which statement best explains the impact of technology on farming?

• Animals made farming easier

• Technology was very expensive

• Technology did not really impact farming

• Inventions like the plow made farming more efficient

Mesopotamians believed the power of the king came from

• The gods

• The people

• His parents

• His intelligence

Which of the following is true about Hammurabi's Code? Check all that apply

• The first law code

• Treated everyone equally

• Favored the upper class

• Was made to punish slaves

The river(s) of Mesopotamia were

• Tigris River

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Euphrates River

What was the purpose of a ziggurat in Mesopotamia?

• Store surplus food

• Religious ceremonies

• House the poor

• Trade

According to this picture, what is the relationship between Shamash (sitting) and Hammurabi (standing)?

• Shamash has more power than Hammurabi

• Hammurabi has more power than Shamash

• Hammurabi and Shamash are equals

• Shamash and Hammurabi are arguing over power

Which statement best explains why people could have jobs other than farming?

• People were tired of farming

• Everyone was a farmer

• Surplus food allowed for other jobs

• Only men could be farmers