Mesopotamian Civilization Quiz II

What material were Mesopotamian tablets typically made from?

• Paper

• Stone

• Metal

• Clay

What was the writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia called?

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabets

• Cuneiform

• Sanskrit

What did cuneiform signs represent in Mesopotamian writing?

• Single consonants

• Single vowels

• Entire syllables

• Entire words

What language replaced Sumerian in Mesopotamian writing after 2400 BCE?

• Akkadian

• Babylonian

• Assyrian

• Persian

What was the primary reason for the abundance of written tablets found in Mesopotamian sites?

• Artistic expression

• Religious rituals

• Legal documentation of transactions

• Historical narratives

What intellectual achievement is attributed to Mesopotamian writing?

• Conveying emotions

• Conveying sounds of a language visually

• Creating complex narratives

• Expressing religious beliefs

What language was primarily used in Mesopotamian writing around 2600 BCE?

• Sanskrit

• Sumerian

• Greek

• Latin

What was the main purpose of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Entertainment

• Legal documentation

• Religious rituals

• Artistic expression

What resources were scarce in Mesopotamia, leading to a need for trade?

• Textiles and agricultural produce

• Wood, metals, and stones

• Food and water

• Precious jewels and artifacts

How did Mesopotamian scribes create written records on clay tablets?

• By painting

• By carving

• By pressing wedge-shaped signs

• By using ink and quills