Ancient Sumer Quiz

What was the first written language developed by the Sumerians?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Sanskrit

What were the Sumerians the first to invent?

• The compass

• The wheel

• The telescope

• The printing press

What was the purpose of ziggurats in Sumerian cities?

• To be used as schools

• To function as temples

• To act as defensive structures

• To serve as marketplaces

Which river was the city of Uruk located on?

• Amazon River

• Euphrates River

• Indus River

• Nile River

What was the main material used for building homes in Sumer?

• Wood

• Stone

• Sun-dried brick

• Metal

Who were considered the doctors in ancient Sumer?

• Merchants

• Warriors

• Priests

• Teachers

What was a common punishment for stealing in Sumer?

• Community service

• Imprisonment

• Severe punishment

• Fines

What was the Sumerian belief about their gods?

• They were always happy

• They lived in the sea

• They were only in temples

• They controlled everything

What was the role of women in Sumerian society?

• They could not participate in legal matters

• They were only allowed to be housewives

• They could own property and start businesses

• They had no rights

What was the Sumerian invention used for identification?

• Ink signatures

• Signet rings

• Cylinder seals

• Stamps