Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz

What is the Fertile Crescent?

• A region in Southwest Asia known for its fertile soil

• A river in Mesopotamia

• A type of ancient civilization

• A mountain range in the Middle East

What were the main rivers in Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Jordan

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile and Euphrates

• Tigris and Jordan

What is a city-state?

• A city that is also a separate, independent state

• A city that is part of a larger country

• A city ruled by multiple kings

• A city with no government

What were ziggurats used for?

• Housing for the poor

• Storage of food

• Religious ceremonies and worship

• Government meetings

What is polytheism?

• The belief in one god

• The belief in many gods

• The belief in no gods

• The belief in spirits

What caused the fall of Sumer?

• Invasion by a neighboring kingdom

• Natural disasters

• Internal conflicts between city-states

• Economic collapse

What were some challenges faced by farmers in Mesopotamia?

• Lack of water

• Excessive rainfall

• Lack of fertile soil

• Insect infestations

What tool did farmers in Mesopotamia use to plant seeds?

• Hand planting

• Animal-drawn plow

• Seed drill

• Sprinkler system

What was the purpose of Sumerian pottery?

• Decoration

• Storage of food

• Religious rituals

• Measurement of grain

Who conquered Sumer around 2300 B.C.?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Akkadians

• Persians