Module 6 Review

Which of the following are characteristics of civilizations? (Select ALL that apply)

• large cities

• social classes

• temporary settlements

• lack of government

• art and architecture

Which of the following best describes ancient Mesopotamian society?

• most were priests

• most were farmers

• most were soldiers

• most were merchants

Which foods did ancient Mesopotamians eat?

• fish and dates

• maize and squash

• potatoes and peanuts

• cocoa and jalapeno peppers

Sumerian god of wisdom

• Nanna

• Dadda

• Inanna

• Enki

Sumerian goddess of love and war

• Enki

• Inanna

• Utu

• Nanna

Sumerian god of the sun

• Nanna

• Utu

• Enki

• Inanna

Sumerian god of the moon

• Nanna

• Inanna

• Utu

• Enki

Which of the following is characteristic of Sumerian culture?

• Their pottery was valued as beautiful pieces of art.

• Their most famous pieces of art were cylinder seals used for decoration.

• Few examples of gold jewelry are available because precious metals had to be imported.

• Simple instruments showed that music was enjoyed mainly by the lower classes of society.

Why did the Babylonian Empire decline shortly after Hammurabi’s death?

• Babylonia had a major slave revolt.

• Babylonia suffered numerous crop failures.

• Babylonia was invaded by Greek city-states.

• Babylonia was invaded by neighboring city-states.

Which of the following goods did the Phoenicians import? Select the three correct answers.

• gold

• ivory

• cedar

• cotton

• purple dye