Sumerians Website Quiz

What is the meaning of the name 'Sumer'?

• Land of the civilized kings

• Land of the black-headed people

• Land of the Sumerians

• Land of the ancient civilization

Which period saw the rise of the kings and establishment of government in Sumer?

• Ubaid Period

• Uruk Period

• Early Dynastic Period

• Akkadian Period

What did the Sumerians invent to divide time?

• Months

• Weeks

• Hours

• Seconds

Which city is considered the oldest city in Mesopotamia?

• Eridu

• Uruk

• Ur

• Larsa

What is the earliest version of the Great Flood tale called?

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Atrahasis

• The Eridu Genesis

• The Book of Genesis

What was the role of the Sumerian king in the city-state?

• Overseeing agriculture

• Maintaining order

• Leading the army

• Building temples

Which writing system was developed by the Sumerians?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What did the Sumerians believe was their role in maintaining order?

• To worship the gods

• To conquer other cities

• To establish trade routes

• To develop new technologies

Which city was considered the home of the gods and birthplace of civilization?

• Uruk

• Ur

• Eridu

• Larsa

What did the Sumerians use writing for?

• Long-distance communication

• Recording historical events

• Creating artwork

• Performing religious rituals