Ancient Mesopotamia Civilization Quiz

What is the essential question for the lesson?

• What are the characteristics of a written language?

• Who were the first inhabitants of ancient Mesopotamia?

• What are the components of a stable food supply?

• How did human civilization begin in ancient Mesopotamia?

What is the term for the belief in many gods?

• Monotheistic

• Atheistic

• Polytheistic

• Theistic

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats in ancient Sumer?

• To store food supplies

• To honor and house the gods

• To serve as a marketplace

• To house the king and his family

What was the writing system used by the Sumerians?

• Pictographic

• Alphabetic

• Cuneiform

• Hieroglyphics

What was the primary role of professional soldiers in ancient Sumer?

• To serve as government officials

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To protect the city-state and serve in the military

• To record laws and regulations

What was the Sumerians' method of keeping their fields watered?

• Using rainwater collection

• Using underground wells

• Using windmills

• Using irrigation

What did the Sumerians invent to aid with architecture?

• The harp

• The plow

• The wheel

• The arch

What was the primary purpose of the giant temples called ziggurats?

• To honor and house the gods

• To serve as a marketplace

• To house the king and his family

• To store food supplies

What was the Sumerians' method of recording laws and regulations?

• Using papyrus

• Using clay tablets

• Using stone tablets

• Using paper scrolls

What was the primary role of scribes in ancient Sumer?

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To record laws and regulations

• To protect the city-state and serve in the military

• To serve as government officials