Chapter 2 SS Quiz RMS 24-25

What did the Sumerians invent to help with planting seeds before the plow?

• Animal horns or pointed sticks

• Metal tools

• Shovels

• Tractors

Which of the following best describes the homes of the first class or top level people?

• Small and simple

• Large and fancy

• Made of wood

• Located underground

Which of the following is a characteristic of the first class or top level homes?

• They were made of stone

• They were located on the outskirts of the city

• They were two stories tall

• They were small and simple

What should you consider about the construction of two-story mud houses?

• The cost of materials

• The difficulty of building with mud

• The design of the house

• The availability of labor

Which of the following groups lived near the center of the city?

• Farmers

• Artisans and merchants

• Soldiers

• Nobles

How did Sumerian kings ensure the maintenance of the irrigation system?

• By building new canals

• By collecting taxes

• By hiring workers

• By using slaves

What did Sumerian kings do to protect their city-states?

• Built walls

• Led the army

• Made alliances

• Traded with neighbors

Who appointed government officials in the City-State?

• Governors

• Scribes

• Kings

• Sumerians

What do religious systems usually include?

• Beliefs about a god or gods

• Scientific theories

• Historical facts

• Economic principles

Why was religion important in Sumerian life?

• It brought people together and gave them something in common

• It caused many conflicts

• It was not important

• It was only for the rulers