Mesopotamia

What was the primary purpose of irrigation in ancient civilizations?

• To decorate the landscape

• To supply water to crops

• To create recreational lakes

• To prevent floods

Which writing system was developed by the Sumerians in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What is the term for the period when humans first began to farm and domesticate animals?

• Ice Age

• Bronze Age

• Neolithic Age

• Paleo Age

Which type of government is ruled by a king or queen?

• Democracy

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Oligarchy

What is the term for a large political unit or state, usually under a single leader, that controls many peoples or territories?

• City-State

• Empire

• Kingdom

• Republic

Which mountain range is located in the region of ancient Mesopotamia?

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Zagros Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

What is the term for the belief in many gods?

• Monotheism

• Polytheism

• Atheism

• Agnosticism

What was the primary role of a scribe in ancient civilizations?

• To build structures

• To farm land

• To record information

• To lead armies

Which two rivers are crucial to the formation of Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon

• Ganges and Indus

• Euphrates and Tigris

• Mississippi and Missouri

What is the term for the process of taming animals for human use?

• Domesticate

• Cultivate

• Harvest

• Irrigate