Mesopotamia and the Rise of Empires

What were two of the things that Mesopotamia helped create?

• Metalworking and trade

• Religion and art

• Pottery and farming

• Writing and taxes

What was the main purpose of the early Mesopotamian cities' public storehouses?

• To provide free food for the citizens

• To store crops for the priests

• To distribute wages to workers

• To trade surplus crops with other cities

What was the main conflict explored in the Epic of Gilgamesh?

• Old vs. young

• City vs. country

• Men vs. women

• Rich vs. poor

What was the primary role of the priests in early Mesopotamian cities?

• To oversee trade with other cities

• To lead the military

• To manage the public storehouses

• To communicate with the gods

What was the initial purpose of cuneiform writing in Mesopotamia?

• To record transactions

• To document historical events

• To communicate with other empires

• To write poetry and literature

What was the main reason for the downfall of the neo-Assyrian Empire?

• Economic collapse due to excessive taxes

• Inability to unify diverse territories

• Internal rebellion and civil war

• Defeat in a crucial battle

What was the primary role of the king in the neo-Assyrian Empire?

• Military general

• Cultural patron

• Economic manager

• Religious leader

What was the main impact of the Assyrians' propaganda on their subjects?

• Encouraged rebellion and dissent

• Promoted peace and harmony in the empire

• Inspired awe and fear in the subjects

• Fostered a sense of equality and justice