WhoDunnit? Make up Quiz

Which king conquered all of the city-states of Sumer, bringing the entire region under his rule?

• Sargon

• Gilgamesh

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

Which of these city-states in the region became the most powerful?

• Uruk

• Akkad

• Kish

• Eridu

Which term describes Sumerians' religious beliefs?

• monotheism

• atheism

• polytheism

• Zoroastrianism

Which of the following people had the most power in Sumerian society?

• women

• merchants

• scribes

• farmers

Which of the following was NOT a major city-state in Sumer?

• Uruk

• Kish

• Ur

• Nineveh

What was a city-state?

• a city that was part of a larger nation

• a city that was part of an empire ruled by a king

• a rural area located within a city

• a city that had its own ruler and government

In which modern-day region was Sumer located?

• Northern Africa

• Western Europe

• The Middle East

• South America

Which of the following best describes what the Sumerians are known for?

• They were more advanced than the ancient Egyptians.

• They built the Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

• They were among the world's earliest complex civilizations.

• They were the first civilization formed in the Indus Valley.

Who became the first kings of Sumerian city-states?

• The first kings were priests who people looked to for help with keeping the gods satisfied.

• The first kings were farmers who made sure that food surpluses were equally distributed.

• The first kings were military leaders who did not want to give up control after winning wars.

• The first kings were merchants who brought wealth to the city-state by trading their goods.

Which of the following was the main reason Sumerians built walls around their cities?

• to collect water to irrigate farmland

• to protect the city-state from attack

• to protect the city-state from floods

• to prevent people from traveling to other city-states