Chapter 2 Lesson 1: The Sumerians Test

a method that brings water to crops

• Mesopotamia
• cuneiform
• city-state
• irrigation
• civilization

An amount that is left over after a need has been met

• Surpluses
• Polytheism
• Patriarchy
• Epic

A belief in more than one god

• Surpluses
• Polytheism
• Patriarchy
• Epic

A society dominated by men

• Surpluses
• Polytheism
• Patriarchy
• Epic

A writing system developed by the Sumerians that used wedge-shaped marks

• Mesopotamia
• cuneiform
• city-state
• irrigation
• civilization

How did Cuneiform get its name?

• It was a form of writing developed by Assyrians
• Cuneiform means "wedge" in Latin
• The shapes create stars when pressed on soft clay
• It's latin for "Mesopotamia Language"

Although most Sumerians were farmers, many made metal, cloth, and pottery because they were skilled

• artisans
• merchants
• slaves
• priests

The calendar developed by the Sumerians was based on

• the number 60
• the cycles of the moon
• the Roman calendar
• the geometry of the wheel

Which group of people belonged to the middle class?

• Kings, priests, government officials, and warriors
• Enslaved people and debtors
• Women, children, and the elderly
• Merchants, farmers, fishers, and artisans

What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?

• They wrote documents that recorded court records, marriage contracts, and business dealings.
• They helped people develop technology skills in Sumerian society
• Scribes taught people of all ages to learn how to read and write
• Scribes aided leaders in helping them become stronger, efficient, and prepare for battle