Week 11 FF - Sumer, Egypt, The Han

Cuneiform is

• a Sumerian form of writing
• a Persian invention
• a Lydian invention
• an Egyptian form of writing

How did archaeologists discover that people of ancient Mesopotamia built on top of earlier ancient cities?

• by deciphering the cuneiform found on clay tablets
• by finding the inscriptions of King Darius on a cliff in Persia
• by digging deeper into the tels of southern Mesopotamia
• by listening to ancient stories passed down over generations

How was Sir Leonard Woolley able to surmise that Queen Puabi’s court probably drank from a cup that held a sleeping drug?

• by piecing together clues from the grave pit that he excavated
• by deciphering the cuneiform found on clay tables in the pit
• by listening to ancient stories that had been passed down
• by finding written evidence that described the ceremony

Which clues helped archaeologists and historians document the existence of Sumer? Choose all that are correct

• stories passed down from generation to generation
• bits of pottery and clay
• mounds containing the remains of cities
• detailed paintings showing life in Sumer
• ancient writing

Life for the average ancient Egyptian was carefree and easy

• true
• false

Egyptians often made clothing from linen.

• true
• false

The ancient Egyptians enjoyed sports and games in their leisure time.

• true
• false

The ancient Egyptians kept pets.

• true
• false

Many Egyptians loved perfume, and Egypt imported some of the finest perfumes.

• true
• false

Although wealthy Egyptians enjoyed "the good life," music was not a part of their lives.

• true
• false