24/25 CSA Mesopotamia

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What is one benefit of a civilization settling next to the river? Options: cooking and cleaning, drinking, bathing, water for animals and crops, travel and trade, food

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cooking and cleaning, drinking, bathing, water for animals and crops, travel and trade, food

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Why did the first civilizations develop in river valleys?

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Rivers had fresh water and rich soil.

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How did geography affect the growth of ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia?

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River valleys provided rich soil to grow plentiful crops.

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True or False: The point of building the ziggurats so tall was so the shrine on top would be as close to the heavens as possible.

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True

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Why were priests influential in ancient Sumer society?

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All of the above: Citizens relied on priests to gain the god’s favor, priests interpreted the god's wishes, and it was believed priests could directly communicate with the gods.

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The Sumerians believed that their gods could:

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cause a flood, bring illness or good health, bring a good harvest

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What types of jobs could people get in the cities of Ancient Mesopotamia?

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Scribes, priests, administrators, civil servants, craftsmen and merchants

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The rights and privileges of women and girls in Mesopotamia

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were less than those of men and boys.

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What were the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of ancient Mesopotamians?

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Rights included property ownership, and worship. Responsibilities were paying taxes, and obeying laws. Privileges included education, trade opportunities, and social status.

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The Sumerians mostly invented writing to:

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To keep track of business records