Chapter 2 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

• clay

• bronze

• silt

Which of the following statements is true?

• An artisan specialized in driving chariots.

• An artisan specialized in trading goods.

• An artisan specialized in making goods.

• An artisan specialized in farming.

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

• ziggurat

• pyramid

• shrine

In Sumer, farmers were the lowest class.

• True

• False

Which of the following did Sumerians use to write cuneiform?

• pens

• pencils

• reeds

• sticks

Who was taught to read and write cuneiform? Select all that apply.

• Wealthy men

• Women

• Priests

• Scribes

What is the world's oldest known story called?

• The Odyssey

• The Epic of Hammurabi

• The Iliad

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

Select all that apply. Sumerians invented...

• Writing

• Language

• 12 month calendar

• Astrology

• Bronze