Lesson 5: Ancient Sumer

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Alex McMurray
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A society has a stable food supply if
A. it gives food to the king.
B. it has enough food for its people.
C. it buys food from other groups.
D. it gets food by hunting and fishing.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The Sumerian civilization had a social structure with different social levels and jobs. A social structure is
A. the way a civilization is organized.
B. how many taxes a king collects from slaves.
C. the way scribes record social events.
D. how the government treats the lower classes.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of these ancient Sumerians most likely lived in a two-story house near the center of the city?
A. a skilled metalworker
B. a fisherman
C. a government official
D. a merchant
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Small, mud-brick houses at the edge of the city were the homes of
A. slaves.
B. traders.
C. potters.
D. farmers.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which one of these inventions most affected the food supply in Sumer?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who had these responsibilities? Lead army, enforce laws, build temples.
A. the king
B. the priests
C. the scribes
D. the council
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?
A. He was supported by the gods.
B. He cared most about the poor.
C. He consulted with wise advisers.
D. He wanted everyone to be happy
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