Mesopotamia Geography Quiz

What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean?

• Land of mountains

• Island in the sea

• Desert oasis

• Land between rivers

Which two rivers surround Mesopotamia?

• The Ganges and the Brahmaputra rivers

• The Mississippi and the Missouri rivers

• The Nile and the Amazon rivers

• The two rivers that surround Mesopotamia are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

What is the modern-day country where Mesopotamia was located?

• Egypt

• Greece

• Mexico

• Iraq

What type of landforms were found in Mesopotamia?

• Forests, valleys, and canyons

• Oceans, lakes, and glaciers

• Mountains, deserts, and plateaus

• The landforms found in Mesopotamia include rivers, marshes, and floodplains.

What was the main purpose of irrigation in Mesopotamia?

• To control flooding in the region.

• To create a transportation system.

• To provide water for drinking and bathing purposes.

• To provide water for agriculture and ensure a stable food supply.

What was the name of the wedge-shaped writing system used in Mesopotamia?

• kanji

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

• runes

Which ancient city was the capital of Mesopotamia?

• Jerusalem

• Rome

• Athens

• Babylon

What was the main crop grown in Mesopotamia?

• Rice

• Corn

• Wheat

• Potatoes

What was the social structure like in Mesopotamia?

• The social structure in Mesopotamia allowed for all people to be equals.

• The social structure in Mesopotamia was divided into the upper class, middle class, and lower class.

• The social structure in Mesopotamia allowed slaves to rule the temples.

• The social structure in Mesopotamia was not dependent on the wealth or importance of people.

What were ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

• Markets for trading

• Houses for the wealthy

• Temples to the gods

• Prisons for criminals