2021-2022 BM 1

How did Sumerian civilizations obtain resources that were not available in the Fertile Crescent?

• They traded agricultural goods.

• They conquered new lands.

• They used religious influence.

• They offered military protection.

Which number correctly identifies the location of the world's first empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which sentence completes the chart?

• Civilizations became nomadic as silt made it impossible to build permanent structures.

• Civilizations planted crops on the fertile silt deposits.

• Civilizations built cities far from the silt deposits to prevent future destruction.

• Civilizations created markets to buy and sell silt.

This text was created by which ancient civilization?

• A Egyptian

• B Indus River Valley

• C Mesopotamian

• D Yellow River Valley

This quote describes the importance of which characteristic of early human civilizations?

• A government

• B religion

• C technology

• D writing

Which group of people was the first to form united empire?

• A Akkadians

• B Babylonians

• C Mesopotamians

• D Persians

Why did many independent city-states form in Sumer?

• A The leaders of each city did not get along with one another.

• B Each city was able to develop a specialized economy.

• C The leaders of each city conquered neighboring civilizations.

• D Each city was isolated from one another by large mountain ranges.

How do most monarchs obtain power?

• A They are born into a ruling family.

• B They are elected by the people.

• C They are distinguished military leaders.

• D They are chosen by business leaders.

Based on this chart, which statement is true?

• A Mesopotamia had a monotheistic religion.

• B Mesopotamian religion was influenced by Christianity.

• C Mesopotamian religion was influenced by Judaism.

• D Mesopotamia had a polytheistic religion.

Which characteristics best complete this chart? Select three that apply.

• A built to be permanent communities and support large markets

• B took advantage of natural protections like caves and cliffs

• C built to be temporary and support nomadic lifestyles

• D led to the construction of permanent temples

• E provided protection against the elements