Geography of Mesopotamia Quiz

What is the meaning of the term 'Mesopotamia'?

• The land of nomadic humans

• The land of ancient civilizations

• The land of modern Iraq

• The land between the rivers

When was Mesopotamia established?

• Around 5500 years ago

• Around 3500 BCE

• Around 5500 years ago

• Around 500 BCE

What is the geographical feature that impacted life in Mesopotamia?

• Desert winds

• Volcanic eruptions

• Mountain rains

• Coastal tides

Which rivers were located in Mesopotamia?

• Danube and Rhine

• Yangtze and Mississippi

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

What were the ancient settlements in Mesopotamia called?

• City-states

• Provinces

• Villages

• Countries

Who usually controlled the city-states in Mesopotamia?

• Foreign invaders

• Elected officials

• Religious leaders

• Strong rulers

Where would Mesopotamia be located today?

• Modern Iraq and part of eastern Syria

• Modern Egypt and Sudan

• Modern Turkey and Iran

• Modern Greece and Italy

What is the name of the earliest centers of human civilization?

• Mesopotamia

• Egypt

• Rome

• Greece

Which region is known as 'the land between the rivers'?

• Greece

• Rome

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

What was the primary form of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs