Mesopotamian Civilization Vocabulary Quiz

What term describes the region between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers that is known as the "cradle of civilization"?

• Sumer

• Fertile Crescent

• Mesopotamia

• Ur

Which system of writing, developed by the Sumerians, used wedge-shaped marks pressed into clay tablets?

• Hieroglyphics

• Sanskrit

• Cylinder seals

• Cuneiform

What is the name for a skilled craftsperson who creates goods by hand?

• Scribe

• Artisan

• Merchant

• Farmer

Which term describes the belief in many gods?

• Monotheism

• Atheism

• Polytheism

• Pantheism

What is the rich soil deposited by flooding rivers called?

• Clay

• Loam

• Silt

• Sand

What is the method of supplying water to land through channels or pipes called?

• Flooding

• Irrigation

• Drainage

• Cultivation

What type of professional was trained to read and write, keeping records for temples and palaces?

• Artisan

• Merchant

• Scribe

• Priest

Which ancient city-state was one of the most important Sumerian cities?

• Athens

• Rome

• Memphis

• Ur

What term describes an excess or extra amount of goods?

• Surplus

• Storage

• Supply

• Stock

What is the name for the ancient method of trading goods directly for other goods?

• Commerce

• Marketing

• Barter

• Banking