Quiz on Mesopotamian Society and Warfare

What was a major source of conflict in early Mesopotamia?

• Trade routes

• Land and water

• Religious beliefs

• Cultural differences

What could successful war chiefs do for their followers?

• Establish trade agreements

• Build schools

• Distribute loot

• Create laws

What did victorious chiefs begin to offer to the gods?

• Food supplies

• Precious booty

• Land

• Military service

What was one of the earliest temple towns mentioned?

• Babylon

• Uruk

• Nippur

• Lagash

What did chiefs organize for the benefit of the community?

• Temple wealth distribution

• Cultural festivals

• Military parades

• Trade fairs

What did the poem about Enmerkar illustrate?

• The role of women in society

• The king's high status and authority

• The importance of agriculture

• The significance of trade

Why did leaders encourage the settlement of villagers nearby?

• To increase agricultural output

• To promote cultural exchange

• To rapidly assemble an army

• To enhance trade opportunities

What archaeological evidence is mentioned regarding Uruk?

• It grew to 250 hectares

• It had a large population

• It was the smallest city

• It was abandoned

What happened to many small villages around 3000 BCE?

• They were fortified

• They became trade centers

• They were deserted

• They flourished

What did chiefs do with the fine stones and metal they collected?

• Traded with neighboring regions

• Built fortifications

• Created weapons

• Beautified temples