Exploring the History of Mesopotamia for Grade 8

What writing system did the Sumerians develop?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Sanskrit

Who was the king that developed a famous code of law in Babylon?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Alexander the Great

• Hammurabi

• Cyrus

Which civilization is known for being the earliest to use wheeled vehicles?

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Greeks

• Romans

The Babylonian Empire included which geographic area?

• Northern Mesopotamia

• Southern Mesopotamia

• The Indus Valley

• The Nile Delta

What was a major impact of the agricultural revolution in Mesopotamia?

• Decreased population

• Increased trade

• Deforestation

• Urbanization

Which group conquered Mesopotamia around 1900 B.C.?

• Assyrians

• Amorites

• Persians

• Babylonians

The Ishtar Gate was a significant architectural achievement of which civilization?

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

• Egyptians

• Greeks

Which of the following best describes Hammurabi's Code?

• A set of religious texts

• A collection of laws governing daily life

• A military strategy

• A trade agreement

Who conquered Babylon in 539 B.C.?

• Alexander the Great

• Romans

• Persians

• Greeks

Cuneiform was primarily used for:

• Art

• Record keeping and communication

• Military purposes

• Music notation