Ancient Mesopotamia Test Review

Which statement best describes the geographical location of Mesopotamia?

• along the Persian Gulf

• to the east of the Mediterranean Sea

• between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• in a valley in Southwest Asia

Which factors helped Sumerian agriculture flourish?

• A fertile soil, irrigation projects, ox-driven plows

• regular floodwaters, mild climate, a system of canals

• high altitude, fresh water supply, bronze tools

• sandy coastal soil, hot climate, iron tools

Which Mesopotamian people were known for their seafaring skills and extensive trade?

• Babylonians

• Assyrians

• Phoenicians

• Chaldeans

What significant contribution did Hammurabi make to Mesopotamian civilization?

• the introduction of cuneiform

• the expansion of seafaring trade

• the system of satraps

• the codification of laws

Which ruler conquered Sumer to establish the powerful Akkadian Empire?

• Sargon the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Darius I

• Cyrus the Great

How did Darius I improve communications in the Persian Empire?

• by introducing a number system based on 60

• by teaching the use of cuneiform

• by establishing a system of currency

• by building a system of roads

What did the Assyrians use to conquer Mesopotamia?

• A large army

• a large navy

• bronze weapons

• catapaults

Why did Sumerians go to ziggurats?

• to buy and sell slaves

• to visit religious shrines

• to do government business

• to conduct trade

Which ruler began the Akkadian Empire?

• Darius I

• Sargon the Great

• Darius II

• Nebuchadnezzar II

What helped Sumerian agriculture thrive?

• mild climate and canals

• sandy coastal soil and iron tools

• flooding and bronze tools

• fertile soil and irrigation