Mesopotamia's Geography and Sumer

Which of these events occurred first?

• Trading centers grew into cities.

• Agricultural practices improved.

• Not everyone was needed for farming.

• Some people specialized in a trade.

How was Sumerian civilization structured?

• a single city-state ruled by priests

• a collection of many small city-states, each ruled by its own king

• a collection of many small city-states, all ruled by one central king

• a single city-state ruled by one king

Why are Mesopotamians considered polytheists?

• They worshiped by giving offerings.

• They worshiped in a temple.

• They all had an "Aunt Polly."

• They believed in many gods.

How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?

• to record laws and important information

• to produce a food surplus

• for transportation of crops and people

• to build large temples known as ziggurats

On which continent is Mesopotamia located?

• Africa
• Asia
• Fertile Crescent
• Europe

What is polytheism?

• Belief in more than one god
• A priest who prays alot
• A temple that is dedicated to worship
• Belief in only one god

What is a ziggurat?

• A large building for protection
• A place that many people can see
• A temple to honor a god or gods
• A tower that reaches to the heavens

What does Mesopotamia mean?

• A greek word
• land with fertile soil
• land between two rivers
• land inside of the fertile crescent

Which one of the following jobs was to keep written records?

• king
• scribe
• priest
• lawyer 

What is cuneiform?

• Mesopotamian money
• Mesopotamian writing
• Mesopotamian language
• Mesopotamian city-states