Mesopotamia Economy

What was the first way that people made a living in Mesopotamia?

• Pottery

• Agriculture

• Textiles

• Trading

Which of the following was a highly-demanded good that brought wealth to Mesopotamia?

• Pottery

• Textiles

• Agriculture

• Metalwork

What method did Mesopotamians use to bring water to fields?

• Rainwater

• Irrigation

• Wells

• Rivers

Fill in the blank: Weavers often added ______ to create beautiful textiles.

• Colors

• Patterns

• Dyes

• Threads

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

Which of the following crops was NOT traded by Mesopotamian farmers?

• Wheat

• Barley

• Beans

• Cotton

Fill in the blank: Mesopotamian pottery often resembled ______.

• A) Art

• B) Tools

• C) Buildings

• D) Animals

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A

What was a method used by Mesopotamians to harden clay?

• Freezing

• Boiling

• High temperatures

• Drying

Fill in the blank: Mesopotamian economy grew stronger as agriculture and ______ increased.

• Trade

• Warfare

• Population

• Technology

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

What did Mesopotamians often add to pottery to make it beautiful?

• Paint

• Glaze

• Fabric

• Metal

What made Mesopotamia a crossroads of trade between major ancient civilizations?

• Its central location

• Its advanced technology

• Its military strength

• Its cultural influence.