Ancient Mesopotamia

What was the purpose of ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

• To serve as burial grounds for kings

• To house the gods and serve as religious centers

• To store food and supplies

• To provide shelter during floods

Which of the following was a major achievement of the ancient Mesopotamians?

•  Inventing the wheel

• Building the Great Wall of China

• Discovering electricity

• Creating the Mona Lisa

Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of writing in Mesopotamia?

• Sumerians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Romans

What does the term "Mesopotamia" mean?

• Land of the Pharaohs

• Land between the rivers

• Land of the Gods

• Land of the Pyramids

What was the social structure like in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Everyone was equal

• There were only two social classes: the rich and the poor

• There were distinct social classes, with kings and priests at the top

• Social status was determined by physical strength

Which food source was NOT available to ancient Mesopotamians?

• Sheep

• Grains

• Goats

• Potatoes

Which of the following rivers was crucial to the development of ancient Mesopotamia?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Tigris River

• Mississippi River

What was the purpose of the irrigation system in ancient Mesopotamia?

• To prevent flooding

• To provide drinking water

• To transport goods

• To irrigate farmland

What is the term used to describe the region where ancient Mesopotamia was located?

• Fertile Crescent

• Arid Peninsula

• Mountainous Plateau

• Coastal Plain

How did the ancient Mesopotamians overcome the lack of rainfall and create a successful agricultural system?

• By building irrigation canals

• By relying solely on natural rainfall

• By trading food with neighboring regions

• By practicing nomadic herding