History Lesson 4-5 Review

Where was Mesopotamia located? Hint: this is what its name means.

• Eastern Europe

• Along the Nile River

• In the mountains

• Between two rivers

What did Mesopotamians do when they were facing food shortages?

• They hunted animals for food

• They moved to the river plains to grow crops there

• They moved to a new country

• They had to wander around gathering food

Ancient Sumerians built levees. What were these used for?

• to water their crops

• to protect them from enemies

• to prevent floods

• to bring water for drinking and cooking

Silt was a problem because it often (a)   the irrigation canals.

Why did the villagers in Sumer need to work together?

• to gather food

• to care for the children

• to keep the water system working

• to plant and harvest crops

What could happen if Sumerians refused to keep the irrigation systems clear?

• crops could be ruined

• they would not get water

• all of the above

Why did Sumerians build motes?

• To keep out wild animals

• To protect from attacks

• To allow for fishing

• To water their crops

What was the purpose of an irrigation system?

• to water crops

• to provide water for drinking

• to prevent flooding

A stable food supply means there is (a)   for the people

What is a social structure?

• a group of people living in a village

• the way a civilization is organized

• who is in charge of a community