Mesopotamia Review

Where is Mesopotamia located?

• Between the Nile and Amazon Rivers

• Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• In the Sahara Desert

• Near the Himalayas

Which of the following crops was NOT common in Mesopotamia?

• Barley

• Wheat

• Rice

• Dates

What was the main purpose of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?

• To provide transportation for animals

• To provide water for irrigation

• To create barriers against enemies

• To serve as a source of gold

What were city-states?

• Large empires that controlled many regions

• Independent cities that governed themselves

• Rural farming communities

• Nomadic tribes

Which of the following was a key achievement of the Sumerians?

• Inventing the wheel

• Creating the first writing system (cuneiform)

• Discovering fire

• Building pyramids

Who was at the top of the social hierarchy in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Laborers

• Farmers

• Kings and priests

• Merchants

What is cuneiform?

• A type of architecture

• A writing system used in Mesopotamia

• A farming tool

• A musical instrument

Who was Hammurabi?

• A famous poet

• A Babylonian king known for his legal code

• A military leader

• A builder of ziggurats

Why was trade important in Mesopotamia?

• It allowed for the exchange of ideas only

• It facilitated the exchange of goods and economic prosperity

• It helped build walls around cities

• It was used for military purposes

Which empire unified various city-states in Mesopotamia?

• Sumerian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Hittite Empire

• Babylonian Empire