Mesopotamia Geography

What two rivers were the main sources of water in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Tigris River and Euphrates River

• Nile River and Amazon River

• Mississippi River and Colorado River

• Yangtze River and Yellow River

Which modern-day countries does the region of ancient Mesopotamia cover?

• Iran

• Iraq, Kuwait, Syria, Turkey

• Lebanon

• Jordan

What was the name of the fertile region between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

• Sumeria

• Mesopotamia

• Nile Valley

• Indus Valley

What type of soil was found in Mesopotamia due to the rivers flooding?

• Clay soil

• Sandy soil

• Rocky soil

• Alluvial soil

What was the main method of transportation in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Boat

• Airplane

• Chariot

• Subway

What natural resource was scarce in Mesopotamia, leading to trade with other regions?

• Timber

• Diamonds

• Gold

• Marble

What was the name of the temple towers built in ancient Mesopotamia?

• sarcophagi

• ziggurats

• obelisks

• pyramids

What was the purpose of the ziggurats in Mesopotamia?

• The purpose of the ziggurats was for military defense

• The purpose of the ziggurats was for agricultural storage

• The purpose of the ziggurats was for residential housing

• The purpose of the ziggurats was to serve as religious temples and demonstrate power and wealth.

What was the name of the wedge-shaped writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia?

• braille

• runes

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

Which ancient Mesopotamian city is considered one of the oldest in the world?

• Eridu

• Babylon

• Nippur

• Ur