History 3.07 Quiz

What conclusion have archaeologists and historians reached about the reason the Sumerians built ziggurats?

• The ziggurats were built as temples for Sumerian gods.

• The ziggurats were built as burial places for Sumerian kings.

• The ziggurats were built as homes for Sumerian kings.

• The ziggurats were built as meeting places for the Sumerian people.

Is this statement true or false?

Each Sumerian city built a ziggurat or temple for its own special god or goddess.

• True

• False

Is this statement true or false?

The Ziggurat of Ur is one of the most famous ziggurats.

• True

• False

Is this statement true or false?

All Sumerian cities built ziggurats the same size.

• True

• False

Which statements pertain to a ziggurat?

Select all correct answers.

• Ziggurats were built on high platforms to keep them safe from floods.

• Ziggurats were built of stone and mortar to protect them from the forces of nature.

• Much of life in a Sumerian city centered on the ziggurat.

• Farm workers, merchants, and priests would all climb the stairs leading to the top of the ziggurat to honor their god.