3.2 Exploring Ancient Mesopotamian Society

What is the primary role of a merchant?

• To write books or documents by hand

• To provide materials, products, or services in exchange for money

• To lead religious ceremonies

• To rule over a patriarchal society

Which of the following best describes a scribe?

• A person who trades goods and services

• A person who writes books or documents by hand

• A person who builds religious structures

• A person who rules an empire

What is polytheism?

• Belief in a single god

• Belief in many gods

• Belief in no gods

• Belief in spiritual leaders

Which structure resembles a pyramid and is associated with ancient religious practices?

• Ziggurat

• Temple

• Cathedral

• Mosque

What does a social pyramid illustrate?

• The architectural design of ancient structures

• The social organization of a particular society

• The religious beliefs of a community

• The economic transactions in a market

What is cuneiform?

• A type of ancient weapon

• A system of writing used in the ancient Middle East

• A religious ceremony

• A form of government

What does the term "patriarchal" describe?

• Societies ruled by women

• Societies ruled by a man known as a patriarch

• Societies with no leadership

• Societies based on trade

Who was Sargon of Akkad?

• A scribe who wrote ancient texts

• A merchant who traded goods

• A ruler who created the world’s first empire

• A religious leader in Mesopotamia

What is the Akkadian Empire known for?

• Its advanced agricultural techniques

• Being the first empire in Mesopotamia

• Its religious ceremonies

• Its democratic government

Who was Hammurabi?

• A scribe in ancient Egypt

• A ruler of the first dynasty of Babylon

• A merchant in ancient Greece

• A religious leader in India