S.S. Ch. 4 Lesson 1: The Sumerians

The formation of social classes was an important step in the development of civilizations.

• True

• False

The flooded rivers of Mesopotamia carried small particles of rich soil called

• sand

• silt

• clay

• gravel

Which of the following statements is true?

• An artisan specialized in farming.

• An artisan specialized in making goods.

• An artisan specialized in driving chariots.

• An artisan specialized in trading goods.

In Mesopotamia, a city-state relied on crops from other regions.

• True

• False

In Sumerian city-states, people worshipped their gods in a temple called a

• cathedral

• shrine

• forum

• ziggurat

The Sumerian farmer was a member of the lower class.

• True

• False

Women had few civil rights in Sumerian society.

• True

• False

Which of the following did Sumerians use to write cuneiform?

• reeds

• pens

• pencils

• sticks

Which of the following statements is true about the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• It was first recorded about 1,000 years ago.

• It is a summary of economic transactions.

• It is the world's oldest known story.

• It originated in Egypt.

Sumerians invented

• the wheel

• the compass

• paper money

• gunpowder