Sumerian Achievements

The Sumerians invented the world's first writing system.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is the Sumerian writing system called?

• logographs

• Phoenician Alphabet
• Hieroglyphics
• Cuneiform

What tools were used for the Sumerian writing system?

• Stylus and clay tablets
• Ink and parchment
• Quills and papyrus
• Wooden tablets and chisels

Literacy (being able to read and write) was the highest priority of the Sumerians.

• TRUE

• FALSE

What is a scribe?

• A scribe is a type of ancient writing tool.
• A scribe is a person who teaches writing skills.
• A scribe is a document storage system.
• A scribe is a person who writes or copies documents.

Architecture was a major achievement of the Sumerians. What is architecture?

• Architecture is the process of writing literature.
• Architecture refers to the art of painting.
• Architecture is the design and construction of buildings and structures.
• Architecture is the study of ancient civilizations.

What building was at the center of most Sumerian cities?

• Prison

• Palace
• Marketplace
• Ziggurat

What is an epic?

• A type of musical composition.
• A historical account of a city.
• A long story about everyday life.

• An epic is a lengthy poem that tells the story of heroes.

What material were most Sumerian buildings made of?

• Wood
• Stone
• Mud bricks
• Concrete

What were the Sumerians most famous works of art?

• Painted murals and frescoes
• Bronze weapons and tools
• Cylinder seals and large stone statues of deities and rulers.
• Pottery and woven textiles