Mesopotamian Society Quiz

What was the duty of the king in Mesopotamian society?

• To lead the army into battle

• To write laws and keep the people safe

• To serve as a local doctor

• To perform rituals for the gods

What were the main responsibilities of Sumerian priests?

• To work as accountants and architects

• To lead the army and write laws

• To serve as astrologers and doctors

• To build houses and temples

Which occupation was part of the upper class in Mesopotamian society?

• Scribes

• Construction workers

• Soldiers

• Farmers

Who were the members of the lower class in Mesopotamian society?

• Business owners and private tutors

• Farmers and construction workers

• Scribes and high-ranking military men

• Artists and musicians

How did a person become a slave in Mesopotamian society?

• By being a skilled craftspeople

• By being a high-ranking military man

• By being a local doctor

• By selling oneself to pay off a debt

What was the main role of slaves in Mesopotamian society?

• To lead the army into battle

• To work as accountants and skilled jewelry makers

• To take care of the house and tutor young children

• To serve as astrologers and doctors

What type of houses did the members of the lower class live in?

• Tent houses

• Wooden houses

• Mud-brick houses

• Stone houses

What was the main occupation of the upper class business owners?

• Soldiers

• Construction workers

• Farmers

• Accountants

What was the main responsibility of the king to keep the gods happy?

• By serving as astrologers and doctors

• By working as accountants and architects

• By building houses and temples

• By leaving offerings in the temples

What was the main role of scribes in Mesopotamian society?

• To lead the army into battle

• To make all the written records

• To work as skilled craftspeople

• To take care of the house and tutor young children