Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz

Which civilization is considered to be the earliest civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Assyrian

• Babylonian

• Sumerian

• Persian

Who is credited with creating the first written code of law in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar II

• Sargon of Akkad

• Gilgamesh

What were the massive stepped towers called that were built in ancient Mesopotamia?

• pyramids

• obelisks

• colosseums

• ziggurats

What form of writing was used in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Pictographs

• Alphabet

• Cuneiform

Which epic poem is considered to be one of the earliest surviving works of literature?

• The Iliad

• Epic of Gilgamesh

• Beowulf

• Paradise Lost

What was the name of the ancient Mesopotamian civilization that developed in the southern region?

• Persia

• Sumer

• Babylon

• Assyria

What was the purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?

• To build a new capital city for Babylon.

• To establish a system of currency in Babylon.

• To create a new religion in Babylon.

• To establish laws and regulations for the Babylonian society.

What material was commonly used to write on in ancient Mesopotamia?

• stone tablets

• animal skins

• papyrus

• clay tablets

Who was the main character in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Gilgamesh

• Humbaba

• Ishtar

• Enkidu

What was the primary function of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Burial sites for kings and nobles.

• Religious temples or platforms for worship

• Military fortresses for defense.

• Centers for trade and commerce.