Mesopotamian Civilization

What type of religion did the Mesopotamians practice?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Pantheism

Which god did each Mesopotamian city worship?

• The Sun God

• The Moon God

• Their own city's god

• The God of War

What were ziggurats used for in Mesopotamian cities?

• Residential buildings

• Government offices

• Worshiping gods

• Marketplaces

Who were believed to choose the kings in Mesopotamia?

• The priests

• The people

• The gods

• The neighboring empires

Which social class did the king belong to?

• Artisans

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Priests

Who were the official record-keepers of Mesopotamian society?

• Artisans

• Merchants

• Farmers

• Scribes

What was the primary profession of artisans in Mesopotamia?

• Farming

• Trading

• Writing

• Craftsmanship

What was the main role of merchants in Mesopotamian society?

• Building temples

• Performing religious ceremonies

• Trading goods

• Growing food

What was the main occupation of farmers in Mesopotamia?

• Building temples

• Performing religious ceremonies

• Trading goods

• Growing food

Which empire was the first major empire in Mesopotamia?

• Sumerian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire