Quiz on Mesopotamian Urban Culture and Temples

What shape were cuneiform letters?

• Wedge-shaped

• Triangular

• Circular

• Square

What was the earliest known temple made of?

• Unbaked bricks

• Metal

• Wood

• Stone

Which goddess is mentioned in the text?

• Goddess of War

• Goddess of Love and War

• Goddess of Agriculture

• Goddess of the Moon

What was the primary function of temples in early Mesopotamian society?

• Trade centers

• Residences for kings

• Worship and production

• Military bases

What type of offerings did people bring to the gods?

• Livestock only

• Grain, curd, and fish

• Gold and silver

• Cloth and pottery

What was the role of the temple in agricultural production?

• It was a marketplace

• It organized production and kept records

• It was a military outpost

• It was a place for worship only

What natural hazard affected agriculture in Mesopotamia?

• Drought

• Flooding

• Earthquakes

• Volcanic eruptions

What was the theoretical ownership of agricultural fields attributed to?

• The king

• The god

• The community

• The merchants

What did the outer walls of temples have that ordinary buildings did not?

• Decorative paintings

• Multiple stories

• Regular intervals going in and out

• Large windows

What was one of the activities done in temples besides worship?

• Military training

• Processing of produce

• Artistic performances

• Trade negotiations