Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz

What was the primary writing system used by the Sumerians?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Greek

Which of the following is a famous Sumerian city?

• Rome

• Ur

• Athens

• Cairo

What was the main purpose of ziggurats in Mesopotamian cities?

• Residential buildings

• Religious temples

• Marketplaces

• Defensive structures

Who was the famous king of the Babylonian Empire known for his code of laws?

• Hammurabi

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Sargon

• Ashurbanipal

Which empire is known for its advanced military tactics and use of iron weapons?

• Egyptian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

• Roman Empire

• Greek Empire

What is the name of the ancient Mesopotamian writing system that used wedge-shaped marks?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

Which of the following was a major contribution of the Sumerian civilization?

• The wheel

• The compass

• The printing press

• The steam engine

What was the primary material used in the construction of ziggurats?

• Stone

• Wood

• Mud-brick

• Marble

Which god was considered the chief deity in the Babylonian pantheon?

• Anu

• Marduk

• Enlil

• Ishtar

What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Artistic expression

• Record keeping

• Religious texts

• Personal letters