Mesopotamia Quiz

Which two rivers are nearly parallel in Mesopotamia?

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Nile and Amazon

• Ganges and Indus

• Yangtze and Yellow

What was the primary occupation of the first settlers in Mesopotamia around 7000 B.C.?

• Hunters and herders

• Farmers and traders

• Artisans and builders

• Merchants and sailors

What did early civilizations in Mesopotamia develop to give meaning to their lives?

• Values and beliefs

• Laws and regulations

• Art and music

• Science and technology

What did the social class system in early civilizations depend on?

• Occupations

• Wealth

• Education

• Religion

What did early Mesopotamians use to control seasonal floods?

• Dams and canals

• Bridges and tunnels

• Walls and fences

• Boats and rafts

What did Sumerian law require adult children to do?

• Serve in the military

• Care for their parents if needed

• Work in the fields

• Build temples

What was the largest social class in Sumer?

• Kings and priests

• Merchants and artisans

• Enslaved people

• Farmers and fishers

What was the role of the ziggurat in Sumerian city-states?

• A place for trade

• A place for political meetings

• A holy place for worship

• A storage area for food

What did Sumerian city-states often do during times of peace?

• Isolated themselves

• Traded with each other

• Built new cities

• Destroyed their walls

What was a key part of Sumer's economy besides farming?

• Mining

• Trade

• Fishing

• Hunting