Ancient Mesopotamia

Which ancient Mesopotamian poem is considered one of the earliest surviving works of literature?

• The Iliad
• The Aeneid
• The Odyssey
• The Epic of Gilgamesh

What was the primary occupation of the lowest social class in Mesopotamian society?

• Slaves
• Soldiers
• Artisans
• Merchants

What was the significance of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

• Agricultural innovation
• Religious center
• Military fortress
• Engineering marvel, a World Wonder

What significant invention is credited to the Mesopotamians?

• Fireworks
• Electronic networking
• Wheel
• Printing press

How did Mesopotamian civilization influence subsequent cultures?

• Positive influence
• Negative influence
• No influence
• Limited influence

What was the primary purpose of the defensive walls surrounding Mesopotamian cities?

• Agricultural protection
• Religious ceremonies
• Military defense
• Trade routes

What was the social structure of Mesopotamian society like?

• Communal (equal)
• Hierarchical (leveled)
• Anarchy (none)
• Egalitarian (equal)

What type of structure were Sumerian cities often built around?

• Palaces
• Ziggurats
• Pyramids
• Fortresses

What was the main purpose of the Mesopotamian trade routes?

• Cultural exchange
• Economic exchange
• Religious pilgrimage
• Military conquest

Who established one of the earliest known written legal codes in Mesopotamia?

• Cleopatra
• Julius Caesar
• Alexander the Great
• Hammurabi