Ancient Mesopotamia Set 1

What is the practice of designing and constructing buildings called?

• Barter

• Architecture

• Civilization

• Society

Which term describes a political unit with a city and the surrounding area used for farmland?

• City-state

• Civilization

• Population

• Society

What is the world's first system of writing known as?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Pictographs

What is the main purpose of canals?

• To provide drinking water

• To serve as human-made waterways

• To create natural habitats for animals

• To prevent flooding the city-states

What is a chariot used for in ancient times?

• Farming

• Battle

• Fishing

• Cooking

How does bartering differ from using money?

• Bartering involves trading goods and services directly

• Bartering uses only coins

• Bartering requires banks and modern technology

Why might a civilization develop a system of writing like Cuneiform?

• To create art

• To record trade and laws

• To entertain

• To build structures

What role did cavalry play in ancient military strategies?

• They were used for farming

• They provided fast and mobile attack forces

• They were used for building fortifications

• They were used for naval battles

What might be the impact of a growing population on a city-state?

• Decreased trade

• Increased demand for resources

• Less conflict

• More open space

How does a society differ from a civilization?

• A society is a group of people living together in a community, while a civilization includes society, culture, and way of life in a region

• A society is larger than a civilization

• A society is more advanced than a civilization

• A society is only found in rural areas