Ch 3, L2: First Civilization

A written language would be evidence of which trait of civilization?

• Advanced Cities

• Specialized Workers

• Complex Institutions

• Record Keeping

• Advanced Technology

Schools and armies would be evidence of which trait of civilization?

• Advanced Cities

• Specialized Workers

• Complex Institutions

• Record Keeping

• Advanced Technology

Irrigation and metal tools would be evidence of which trait of civilization?

• Advanced Cities

• Specialized Workers

• Complex Institutions

• Record Keeping

• Advanced Technology

Which trait of civilization is specifically only possible because of food surpluses?

• Advanced Cities

• Specialized Workers

• Complex Institutions

• Record Keeping

• Advanced Technology

A ziggurat looks most like which structure?

• A pyramid

• A tower

• A canal

• A farm

What was the purpose of a ziggurat?

• A temple

• The city center

• A type of city hall

• All of the above

Which of the following is NOT true about the changes in leadership in Sumer?

• For some time, priests were seen as leaders because they worked to influence and satisfy the gods.

• During times of conflict and war, the people would ask often a powerful man to rule over them.

• Throughout Sumer's history, priests had some limited powers, but they always had to answer to the king.

• Over time, Sumer became a kingdom ruled by one king.