Sumer as a Civilization

The leader of city-states in Ancient Sumer was usually a

• priest

• president

• king

• scribe

Which of these inventions help ancient Sumerians develop a stable food supply? Select all that apply.

• Plow

• Wheel

• Chariot

• Irrigation

Which groups were at the top of the social structure in ancient Sumer?

• slaves

• farmers

• merchants and artisans

• kings and priests

Which of these was NOT a duty of the king?

• collecting taxes

• writing down laws

• maintaining irrigation systems

• leading the army

Where did the power of the kings supposedly come from?

• the gods

• the people

• the priests

• the landowners

What did scribes do?

• clear out irrigation systems

• write down laws

• collect taxes

• fight in the army

Which of these items might an artisan make? Select all correct answers.

• luxury items like mirrors and jewelry

• swords and arrowheads

• tools like plows for farmers

• clay tablets

These large, walled cities each had their own government, religion, and laws and functioned like independent countries.

Which of these are characteristics of civilization? Select all that apply.

• Religion

• Stable Food Supply

• Social Structure

• Government

• An Army