Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia and Its Civilizations

What form of government was initially found in Mesopotamian cities?

• Theocracy

• Socialism

• Monarchy

• Democracy

Which city-state is known as Gilgamesh's hometown?

• Akkad

• Nineveh

• Uruk

• Babylon

What was the primary role of priests in early Mesopotamian cities?

• To record historical events

• To communicate directly with the gods

• To oversee agricultural activities

• To lead military expeditions

What was the primary reason for the development of writing in Mesopotamia?

• To communicate with gods

• For artistic expression

• For historical documentation

• To record transactions

What was a major consequence of writing in Mesopotamian society?

• Widening the gap between social classes

• The creation of the first library

• The invention of the wheel

• Increased trade with neighboring regions

Who was Hammurabi?

• A Mesopotamian priest

• A Sumerian scribe

• The king of Babylon

• An Assyrian general

What is the significance of Hammurabi's law code?

• It introduced the presumption of innocence

• It established democracy in Mesopotamia

• It abolished slavery

• It was the first written constitution

What was a major reason for the Assyrian Empire's military success?

• The meritocracy within their army

• The invention of iron weapons

• Their use of chariots

• Their alliance with the Egyptians

What led to the downfall of the neo-Assyrian Empire?

• Economic collapse due to overtrading

• Loss in a critical battle shattering their world view

• A devastating plague

• Invasion by the Mongols