Mesopotamia Review TY

Floods leave silt, but are destructive, ________________________, leads to a food surplus.

• Development of bronze

• Development of social heirachies

• Development of irrigation and canals

• Development of military forces

Answer explanation

Floods deposit silt, enriching soil, but also necessitate the development of irrigation and canals to manage water effectively. This leads to increased agricultural productivity and a food surplus.

What is a food surplus?

• When the food supply is greater than the demand.

• When the demand for food is strong, but thier is not enough.

• When food is scarce.

• When people have to fight in order to survive for food.

Answer explanation

A food surplus occurs when the food supply exceeds the demand, meaning there is more food available than people need. This is the correct choice, as the other options describe situations of scarcity or conflict.

What is an example of "Destructive?"

• Floods

• Food Surplus

• Irrigation

• Canals and trenches

Answer explanation

Floods are a clear example of destruction, as they can cause significant damage to property, infrastructure, and ecosystems. In contrast, food surplus, irrigation, and canals and trenches are beneficial and constructive.

The invention of sails and sailboats affected Mesopotamian Society by

• Decreased the need for food surplus

• Increased the movement of trade

• Supported merchants and artisans

• destroyed how people bartered

Answer explanation

The invention of sails and sailboats significantly enhanced trade by allowing for faster and more efficient transportation of goods across rivers and seas, thus increasing the movement of trade in Mesopotamian society.

Which group of the social hierachy were responsible for agricultural work?

• Merchants

• Priests

• Kings

• Slaves

Answer explanation

Slaves were primarily responsible for agricultural work in many ancient societies, as they provided the labor needed for farming and cultivation, unlike merchants, priests, or kings who held different societal roles.

How did the technology invention of a bronze plow impact the agriculture of Mesopotamia?

• Food Surplus is possible.

• Destructive floods were possible.

• Domestication of dogs was possible.

Answer explanation

The invention of the bronze plow allowed for more efficient farming, leading to increased crop yields. This efficiency contributed to a food surplus in Mesopotamia, supporting population growth and the development of civilization.

What is a reason cities were NOT cut off from one another?

• Mountain ranges were trecherous

• Flooding kept people apart

• Deserts kept people from moving

• Food surplus allowed people to travel

Answer explanation

Food surplus allowed people to travel, facilitating connections between cities. In contrast, mountain ranges, flooding, and deserts would hinder movement, making them reasons cities could be cut off.

Which statement does NOT describe "Sargon the Great?"

• Was the King of the third empire of the world

• Allowed his people to worship whomever they wanted

• Conquered all of Mesopotamia

Answer explanation

Sargon the Great was known for his military conquests and centralized rule, which often included imposing his own religious practices. Therefore, the statement about allowing his people to worship freely does not accurately describe him.

What is polytheism?

Answer explanation

Polytheism is the belief in or worship of multiple gods or deities, as opposed to monotheism, which is the belief in a single god. It is a common feature in many ancient and contemporary religions.

Why did the people of Mesopotamia try to keep thier Gods happy? What is the best answer?

• Because they used polytheism to understand the world of mythology

• Because they believed the gods would punish the people if the Gods were unhappy

• Because they beleived all Gods should be worshipped

Answer explanation

The correct answer is that the people of Mesopotamia believed the gods would punish them if they were unhappy. This belief motivated them to perform rituals and offerings to appease the gods and ensure their favor.