Mesopotamia

Which civilization made significant advancements in writing, mathematics, and astronomy?

• Sumerians
• Akkadians
• Assyrians
• Babylonians

What were the trade networks of Mesopotamia connected to?

• South America including the Inca Empire
• Neighboring lands including Egypt
• Far East including China
• Northern Europe including Scandinavia

What was the role of women in Mesopotamian society?

• Being confined to their homes
• Being equal to men in all aspects
• Engaging in business and holding positions of authority
• Having no rights

What did the Sumerians use for writing?

• Alphabet
• Cuneiform script
• Pictographs
• Hieroglyphics

What does the term 'Mesopotamia' mean?

• The land of the sun
• The land of the mountains
• The land between rivers
• The land of the gods

What crops were cultivated by farmers in Mesopotamia?

• Rice, corn, and potatoes
• Soybeans, millet, and quinoa
• Barley, wheat, and dates
• Oats, rye, and lentils

What field did the Neo-Babylonians make significant contributions to?

• Medicine and philosophy
• Astronomy and mathematics
• Art and sculpture
• Architecture and engineering

What was the role of agriculture in the Mesopotamian economy?

• It was limited to subsistence farming
• It was controlled by the ruling elite
• It was not significant in the economy
• It formed the backbone of the economy

Who established the Babylonian Empire?

• Hammurabi
• Sargon the Great
• Ashurbanipal
• Nebuchadnezzar II

What natural resources were utilized for construction and trade in Mesopotamia?

• Gold and silver
• Iron and copper
• Clay and timber
• Marble and limestone