Mesopotamia and Ancient Civilizations Quiz

What physical feature made southern Mesopotamia ideal for farming?

• a flat plain between rivers

• mountainous terrain

• dense forests

Which of the following was an effect of more productive farming in Mesopotamia?

• Different workers could specialize in performing a particular job or task.

• Increased reliance on hunting and gathering.

• Decline in trade activities.

Which of the following were roles held by women in Sumer?

• caregivers

• priestesses

• merchants

• warriors

Which of the following were advancements made by the Sumerians?

• Cuneiform

• Sewers

• Cylinder seals

• The Wheel

What did Hammurabi’s Code allow his citizens to do?

• know the punishment for specific crimes

• vote in elections

• own land

How did the Phoenicians use the stars?

• to establish directions at sea

• to predict the future

• to identify seasons

Which of the following goods did the Phoenicians export?

• cedar timbers

• purple cloth

• spices

What did the Phoenicians use to communicate complex ideas in writing?

• an alphabet

• hieroglyphics

• cuneiform

Why did the Persians invade Greece?

• To expand territory

• to punish Greek city-states for supporting other Greeks who rebelled against the Persian Empire

• to spread their culture

A mixture of fertile soil and tiny rocks often left after spring flooding that can make land ideal for farming is _________.

• silt
• clay
• alluvium