Sumer Civilization

What does it mean to conquer in the context of the Sumer civilization?

• Defeat and take control of a city-state or territory through military force or political alliances.

• Establish trade routes with neighboring civilizations

• Negotiate a peace treaty with other city-states

• Build alliances through cultural exchanges

Define the term empire as it relates to the Sumer civilization.

• Empire refers to a specific ruler in Sumer

• The term empire does not directly relate to the Sumer civilization.

• The Sumer civilization was a vast empire

• Empire was the primary form of government in Sumer

What is a standing army in the context of the Sumer civilization?

• A permanent, professional military force maintained by the state even during times of peace.

• A temporary militia formed only during wartime.

• A volunteer army composed of citizens with no formal training.

• A group of mercenaries hired by neighboring civilizations.

Explain the concept of taxation in the Sumer civilization.

• Taxation in Sumer was based on a barter system with no involvement of agricultural produce

• Taxation in Sumer was used solely for religious purposes

• Taxation in Sumer involved collecting agricultural produce or goods from citizens to support the ruling authority and maintain public infrastructure.

• Taxation in Sumer was abolished due to lack of resources

Describe what a centralized government means for the Sumer civilization.

• Centralized government in the Sumer civilization led to chaos and disorganization.

• Centralized government in the Sumer civilization was a democratic system with equal power distribution.

• Centralized government in the Sumer civilization concentrated power and decision-making authority in a single ruler or governing body, enabling more efficient administration and coordination of resources.

• Centralized government in the Sumer civilization allowed each city-state to govern independently.

What is a code in the context of the Sumer civilization?

• A form of written communication

• A method of irrigation for farming

• A type of currency used for trade

• A system of laws or rules

Define the term principles as it relates to the Sumer civilization.

• Traditional clothing styles

• Fundamental beliefs and values guiding Sumer society.

• Modern technology advancements

• Basic rules of mathematics

What is a city-state in the context of the Sumer civilization?

• A city-state was a nomadic tribe in the Sumer civilization.

• A city-state was a form of currency used in the Sumer civilization.

• A city-state in the context of the Sumer civilization was a self-governing urban center and the surrounding agricultural land it controlled.

• A city-state was a type of religious temple in the Sumer civilization.

Explain the concept of innovation in the Sumer civilization.

• The Sumer civilization was known for innovations like the wheel, cuneiform writing, irrigation systems, and city-states.

• Sumerians were known for their advanced robotics technology

• Innovation in the Sumer civilization revolved around social media platforms

• The Sumer civilization focused on space exploration

Describe what division of labor means for the Sumer civilization.

• Specialization of tasks within society to increase efficiency and productivity.

• Complete independence of individuals in performing tasks.

• Sharing of resources equally among all members of society.

• Elimination of all social classes within the civilization.