Mesopotamia Quiz

What was the primary purpose of a ziggurat in Sumerian society?

• A place for trade and commerce

• A religious temple for worship

• A storage facility for grain

• A residential area for the king

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Which of the following best describes the social class structure in Sumer?

• A classless society with equal rights for all

• A society divided into nobles, commoners, and slaves

• A society where everyone was a farmer

• A society ruled by merchants

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What was the role of the king in Mesopotamian monarchy?

• To serve as a religious leader only

• To act as a military leader and lawmaker

• To work as a farmer

• To be a merchant

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Which two rivers were crucial to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

• Nile and Amazon

• Tigris and Euphrates

• Ganges and Yangtze

• Mississippi and Thames

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Which of the following was a significant invention of the Sumerians?

• The wheel

• The printing press

• The steam engine

• The airplane

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How did the Sumerians use cuneiform?

• As a form of currency

• As a writing system for record-keeping

• As a tool for farming

• As a weapon

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How did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers benefit Mesopotamians?

Identify one major Sumerian invention and its impact on society.

• The plow, which improved agricultural efficiency

• The computer, which advanced technology

• The telephone, which improved communication

• The car, which revolutionized transport

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What farming technique did Mesopotamians develop to manage water from the rivers?

• Dry farming

• Irrigation systems

• Terrace farming

• Hydroponics

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Which group in Sumerian society was responsible for maintaining the ziggurats?

• Farmers

• Priests

• Merchants

• Soldiers

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