Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz

What was the nickname of Ancient Mesopotamia?

• The land of the golden sands

• The land of the ancient kings

• The land between two rivers

• The land of the rising sun

Which two rivers was Ancient Mesopotamia located between?

• Yangtze and Yellow

• Nile and Amazon

• Ganges and Indus

• Tigris and Euphrates

What was one of the first written languages invented by the Mesopotamians?

• Latin

• Sanskrit

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

What was the primary focus of the Assyrians in the north?

• Art

• War

• Trade

• Farming

What was a common feature of homes in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• Made of glass

• Constructed with marble

• Built with sun-baked bricks

• Made of wood

What was the main reason for the constant worship of gods in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• To improve trade

• To win wars

• To keep the gods happy

• To gain wealth

Which civilization rose to power after Sumer fell?

• Egyptians

• Romans

• Babylonians

• Greeks

What was one of the major inventions of the Mesopotamians?

• The telescope

• The printing press

• The wheel

• The compass

__________ is the land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

• Mississippi River
• Amazon River
• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

The river valley area of Mesopotamia was perfect for ___________.

• making metal tools
• forests and growing trees to build homes
• farming
• roads for wagons