Ancient City of Nippur Video+Questions

Where is Nippur located?

• 100 miles southeast of Cairo, Egypt

• Near Turkiye

• About 100 miles from modern-day Baghdad, Iraq

• Northern Iraq

What is the estimated population of the ancient city of Nikpour?

• 30,000

• 50,000

• 40,000

• 20,000

How many gates run around the city of Nippur?

• Five

• Eight

• Six

• Seven

How thick were the walls surrounding the city?

• 7 feet

• 70 feet

• about 45 feet

• 4.5 meters

How long is the waterway that divides the ancient city in two?

• Three miles

• Half a mile

• One mile

• Two miles

What is the name of the structure on elevated ground to the east of the ancient city?

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Obelisk

• Sphinx

What crucial feature is missing in the ancient city of Nippur?

• Library

• Marketplace

• Royal Palace

• Theater

What evidence was found dating back to 4000 years ago on the face of the ziggurat?

• Metal artifacts

• Stone tools

• Pottery shards

• Clay tablets