Ancient Sumer Quiz

Which invention made it possible for Sumerian armies to use chariots?

• A. wheels

• B. swords

• C. sledges

• D. horseshoes

Which invention added strength and beauty to Sumerian buildings?

• A. glass

• B. paints

• C. arches

• D. concrete

Why were scribes important in Sumerian government?

• A. to entertain the rulers

• B. to write down the laws

• C. to collect people's taxes

• D. to teach the royal children

A society has a stable food supply if

• A. it gives food to the king.

• B. it has enough food for its people.

• C. it buys food from other groups.

• D. it gets food by hunting and fishing.

Records of the goods people exchanged were made on

• A. metal coins.

• B. clay tablets.

• C. animal hides.

• D. flattened reeds.

What was the main use of the items listed here? • Drums • Pipes • Lyres

• Entertainment

• Political power

• to please the gods

• to help the slaves

Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?

• A. He was supported by the gods.

• B. He cared most about the poor.

• C. He consulted with wise advisers.

• D. He wanted everyone to be happy.

A system of government is one characteristic of

• A. social structure.

• B. technology.

• C. civilization.

• D. language.

Why is a stable food supply necessary to make a society into a civilization?

• A. It ensures that the society has food to survive.

• B. It gives the society something to sell for money.

• C. It provides members of the society with jobs.

• D. It helps make sure life in the society is orderly.

Which of the following is an example of technology?

• A. a religious system

• B. an axle

• C. a job

• D. written language