Ancient Mesopotamia

What were the main religions and beliefs in the Sumerian city states?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Animism

How did trade and commerce flourish in the Sumerian city states?

• Limited resources, isolation, self-sufficiency, non-standardized weights and measures

• Advanced technology, strong military, cultural exchange, currency system

• Political stability, religious beliefs, agricultural practices, gift exchange

• Strategic location, surplus production, trade routes, barter system

What is Mesopotamia and why is it significant in history?

• Mesopotamia is a modern-day country in the Middle East.

• Mesopotamia is a term used to describe a type of pottery.

• Mesopotamia is a region known for its advancements in astronomy and astrology.

• Mesopotamia is an ancient region located in the eastern Mediterranean, known for its advancements in agriculture, the invention of writing, and the establishment of the world's first cities and empires.

Which empires ruled over Mesopotamia?

• Egyptian Empire, Persian Empire, Roman Empire

• Mayan Empire, Incan Empire, Aztec Empire

• Greek Empire, Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire

• Akkadian Empire, Babylonian Empire, Assyrian Empire

Who was the founder of the Akkadian Empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

What were the major achievements of the Sumerian city states in the field of religion and beliefs?

• Development of complex polytheistic religious systems, construction of ziggurats, and creation of epic literature

• Construction of pyramids, discovery of the wheel, and invention of writing systems.

• Invention of the printing press, establishment of monastic orders, and development of the scientific method.

• Spread of Buddhism, construction of temples, and development of meditation techniques.

How did trade routes contribute to the growth of the Sumerian city states?

• Trade routes caused conflicts and wars, hindering the growth of the Sumerian city states.

• Trade routes facilitated the exchange of goods, ideas, and culture, leading to economic prosperity and the growth of Sumerian city states.

• Trade routes had no impact on the growth of the Sumerian city states.

• Trade routes allowed for the spread of diseases, leading to the decline of the Sumerian city states.

What were the key characteristics of Mesopotamian empires?

• Centralized government, advanced irrigation systems, written laws, and the development of city-states.

• Decentralized government, lack of infrastructure, oral traditions, and nomadic lifestyle.

• Nomadic lifestyle, primitive agriculture, oral traditions, and tribal leadership.

• Advanced military tactics, lack of written laws, tribal leadership, and primitive agriculture.

What were the major contributions of the Akkadian Empire to Mesopotamian history?

• Introduction of the wheel, invention of writing, and construction of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

• Development of the Sumerian language, establishment of the Hittite Empire, and creation of the Epic of Gilgamesh.

• Invention of the plow, establishment of the Persian Empire, and construction of the Great Pyramid of Giza.

• Establishment of the first empire, development of the Akkadian language

How did the Sumerian city states influence the development of later civilizations in Mesopotamia?

• By introducing advanced military tactics and strategies.

• By promoting trade and commerce with neighboring regions.

• By establishing writing, developing irrigation and agriculture, creating a centralized government, and building monumental architecture.

• By spreading their religious beliefs and practices to other civilizations.