Mesopotamian Civilization Quiz

What was the writing system known as in Mesopotamia?

• Alphabets

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Calligraphy

What was the shape of the impressions made by the reeds on the clay tablets?

• Triangular

• Square

• Nail-shaped

• Circular

What was the most famous Mesopotamian code of laws?

• Code of Hammurabi

• Code of Ur-Nammu

• Code of Sumer

• Code of Babylon

What was the Babylonian numeral system based on?

• 60

• 30

• 20

• 10

What practical applications did mathematics have in Mesopotamia?

• Shipbuilding

• Farming and canal construction

• Mining

• Construction of pyramids

What problem led to massive emigration from Mesopotamia at different times in history?

• Over-salting of land

• Drought

• Overpopulation

• Earthquakes

What did the river banks of the Tigris and Euphrates occasionally do during flood season?

• Shifted

• Expanded

• Dried up

• Remain unchanged

What did the ancient Mesopotamians leave behind as part of their legacy?

• First musical instruments

• First literature of history

• First paintings

• First sculptures

What was the Mesopotamian system of writing known as?

• Calligraphy

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabets

What was the first place value system of history based on?

• 20

• 60

• 10

• 30