Ancient Civilizations Module 3 Lesson 2 The Sumerians

Why did city-states in Sumer often fight each other?

• they wanted to

• had everything to do with social hierarchy

• more people wanted to live in the city

• gain more farmland to feed their growing population

What do the abundance of clay statues and the presence of imported gold, silver, and gems indicate about Sumer?

• they worshiped clay gods, and decorated them with gold, silver, and gems

• they liked art, and were evidently wealthy

• clay was readily available, Sumer traded with many parts of the world

• it was not an indication of anything

How did the development of writing allow the Sumerians to express themselves artistically?

• Writing allowed Sumerians to express themselves artistically.

• Writing allowed Sumerians to write down stories, proverbs, and songs. The gods and military victories were the topic of many poems.

• Writing allowed Sumerians to worship gods better, and keep better records.

• Writing allowed Sumerians to rule the world, and keep record of it.

How was Sumer's society organized and by whom?

• Sumer's society was organized in 5 levels: nobility, priests, skilled craftspeople, laborers, slaves

• There was not organized society in Sumer, just wars and conquering

• Sumer's society was organized by the gods, who spoke to the nobility

• Sumer's society was organized by the wealthiest elites in the the city, they told everyone what to do

Why was Sargon important in history?

• He was the first military leader to use chariots.

• He established the world's first empire.

• He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian empire.

• He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia.

Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?

• They spread their religion to other areas through trade.

• They believed their gods were responsible for natural events.

• They competed with different city-states for the favor of their gods.

• They based decision about planting on the dates of religious holidays.

Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?

• It documented different stories and poems.

• It allowed them to print currency and coins.

• It encouraged the public education of children.

• It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected.

Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?

• the development of a calendar

• the development of bronze tools

• the invention of a clock

• the domestication of animals like oxen

For what purposes were cylinder seals used in Sumer?

• to sculpt objects out of ivory and wood

• to sign documents and decorate objects

• to design houses and templates

• to engrave gems and blend metals

Which of the following were advancements made by Sumerians? (4 of them)

• cuneiform

• cylinder seals

• paper

• sewers

• the wheel