Ancient Mesopotamia Section Quiz

Sumerians originally used their writing system for what purpose?

• to write epic poems

• to write letters to the Egyptian pharaohs

• to write down their laws

• to keep records and trade receipts

What is the name for the earliest form of writing, developed in Mesopotamia?

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• calligraphy

• cursive

Most buildings in ancient Mesopotamia were made of

• stone

• granite

• mud bricks

• wood

Mesopotamias built large buildings with temples at the top in the center of their cities. These buildings were called:

• ziggurats

• pyramids

• church

• mosque

The image above shows a small piece of a mosaic called the Standard of Ur. A mosaic is

• an oil painting on a flat surface.

• only painted in black and white.

• made of several small colorful pieces grouped together.

• an example of writing.

In Mesopotamia, a person became a slave through two methods. They were (choose 2):

• prisoners of war

• bought from other countries

• sold to pay their debts

• not Mesopotamian

How do the levels of the ziggurat reflect (or mirror) the levels of social classes in Mesopotamia? Use detailed examples to support your answer.

Polytheism is the belief in ________________ .

Mesopotamians invented ____________ by combining copper and tin. They used this new metal to create weapons and jewelry.

Which letter on the map labels the area of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• Z

• X

• Y

• W

• None of the Above