Mesopotamia

What invention/contribution did the Sumerians develop that helped create a surplus of food?

• seeds

• plow

• basket

• wheel

Which of the following was NOT an invention of the Mesopotamians?

• the wheel

• the plow

• writing

• columns

Which piece of evidence supports the idea that agriculture was reliable in Ancient Egypt?

• Many natural defenses

• Metal products and pottery

• Kingdoms ruled by pharaohs

• Dependable and regular flooding

Based off of the chart, what similarities can be found between Egypt and Mesopotamia?

• Both civilizations lived in fear of floods.

• Both civilizations settled in a river valley.

• Both civilizations used cuneiform writing.

• Both civilizations used a 365-day calendar.

Which is an example of Mesopotamian literature?

• The Story of Aladdin

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Code of Hammurabi

• One Thousand and One Nights

Why did Judaism differ from other ancient religions?

• It was based on a belief in life after death.

• It began in the Fertile Crescent.

• It taught that rulers were gods.

• It was monotheistic.

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

• shrine

• cathedral

• ziggurat

• forum

According to the excerpt, in what way did the Jews show their resentment to Nebuchadnezzar?

• They rebelled.

• They invaded Babylon.

• They took the control.

• They were deported.

What are small particles of fertile soil left by floods called?

• silt

• clay

• mud

• sand

What is this style of writing called?

• Sanskrit

• Cuneiform

• Pictograph

• Hieroglyphics