Quiz on Writing and City Life in Mesopotamia 6

What were the mineral resources like in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Plentiful in stones

• Rich in metals

• Few and limited

• Abundant and diverse

What did ancient Mesopotamians likely trade for wood and metals?

• Fish and livestock

• Textiles and agricultural produce

• Minerals and stones

• Crafts and services

What is considered the cheapest mode of transportation?

• By rail

• By air

• Over water

• Over land

What was the primary purpose of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

• To communicate with gods

• To document history

• To keep records of transactions

• To create literature

When were the first Mesopotamian tablets written?

• 3000 BCE

• 2800 BCE

• 3200 BCE

• 3500 BCE

What type of signs did the first tablets contain?

• Numerical signs only

• Alphabetical signs

• Musical notations

• Picture-like signs

What was one of the goods listed on the early tablets?

• Gold

• Wood

• Wool

• Fish

What was essential for urban development according to the text?

• Efficient transport

• Large populations

• Rich mineral resources

• Advanced technology

What did the canals and natural channels in Mesopotamia serve as?

• Irrigation systems

• Routes for goods transport

• Fishing areas

• Defense mechanisms

What was the significance of the Euphrates River mentioned in the text?

• It was used for fishing only

• It was a boundary for territories

• It served as a 'world route' for trade

• It was a source of drinking water