Quiz on Ancient Mesopotamia

What is Mesopotamia known as?

• The Land of the Pharaohs

• The Land Between the Rivers

• The Land of the Rising Sun

• The Land of the Great Wall

What animal was used to pull the plow in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• Horses

• Donkeys

• Oxen

• Camels

How many small cities did Sumer have that acted like mini-countries?

• 10

• 15

• 12

• 8

What is a ziggurat?

• A type of Sumerian weapon

• A large temple in each city-state

• A Sumerian musical instrument

• A form of ancient writing

What is Hammurabi famous for creating?

• The Great Wall

• The Pyramids

• Hammurabi's Code

• The Colosseum

How many laws were included in Hammurabi's Code?

• 150

• 200

• 282

• 350

Which ancient civilizations were influenced by Hammurabi's Code?

• Egypt and China

• Greece and Rome

• India and Persia

• Maya and Aztec

What was a key feature of the punishments in Hammurabi's Code?

• They were symbolic

• They were as severe as the crimes

• They were based on community service

• They were monetary fines

What was the primary purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

• To expand the empire

• To bring justice into daily life

• To promote trade

• To enhance military power

What was one of the key features of the Assyrian military?

• Slow-moving infantry

• Fast-moving chariots

• Naval fleets

• Airborne units