Ancient Mesopotamian Civilization Quiz

A society has a stable food supply if

• it gives food to the king.

• it has enough food for its people.

• it buys food from other groups.

• it gets food by hunting and fishing.

The Sumerian civilization had a social structure with different social levels and jobs. A social structure is

• the way a civilization is organized.

• how much in taxes a king collects from each class.

• the way scribes record social events.

• how the government treats the lower classes.

Which of these ancient Sumerians most likely lived in a two-story house near the center of the city?

• a skilled metalworker

• a fisherman

• a government official

• a merchant

Who had these responsibilities? To Do List: Lead the army, Enforce the laws, Have temples built.

• the king

• the priests

• the scribes

• the council

Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?

• He was supported by the gods.

• He cared most about poor people.

• He consulted with wise advisers.

• He wanted everyone to be happy.

The building in the picture was most closely related to which of these features of Sumerian civilization?

• food

• writing

• religion

• government

What was the main use of the items listed here? - Drums - Pipes - Lyres

• warfare

• irrigation

• construction

• entertainment

Which invention made it possible for Sumerian armies to use chariots?

• wheels

• swords

• sledges

• horseshoes

Why did Nebuchadnezzar build two walls, some towers, and a moat around his capital?

• to make farmers stay outside

• to protect the city from attacks

• to keep his army from revolting

• to isolate his people from outsiders

This image shows cuneiform, the written language of the Sumerians. What did Sumerians use to produce cuneiform?

• poles pulled by oxen through sand

• a wedge-shaped stylus on wet clay

• a net woven from reeds

• metal plates etched with nails