Ancient Sumer Test Preparation

What was the geographical location of the Sumerians?

• Southern Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.

• Northern Africa, along the Nile River.

• Eastern Europe, near the Danube River.

• Western India, along the Indus River.

Describe the dress and physical appearance of the Sumerians.

• Sumerians typically wore woolen garments; men wore skirts and women wore dresses. They often had long hair and beards.

• Sumerians wore silk robes and turbans; men and women both shaved their heads.

• Sumerians dressed in leather armor and metal helmets; women wore trousers.

• Sumerians wore cotton tunics and sandals; men had short hair and were clean-shaven.

What was the diet of the Sumerians?

• The Sumerians ate barley, wheat, dates, fish, and occasionally meat.

• The Sumerians ate mostly rice and chicken.

• The Sumerians ate potatoes, corn, and beef.

• The Sumerians ate fruits, nuts, and dairy products.

What were common occupations of the Sumerians?

• Farmers, craftsmen, merchants, priests, and laborers.

• Soldiers, sailors, artists, and engineers.

• Hunters, gatherers, miners, and blacksmiths.

• Teachers, doctors, actors, and musicians.

What were the religious beliefs of the Sumerians?

• The Sumerians were polytheistic and believed in many gods associated with natural forces and city-states.

• The Sumerians were monotheistic and worshipped only one god.

• The Sumerians did not practice any form of religion.

• The Sumerians believed in reincarnation and karma.

Describe the social structure of the Sumerians.

• The social structure included kings, priests, merchants, artisans, farmers, and slaves.

• The social structure included only kings and priests, with no other classes.

• The social structure was based solely on military leaders and soldiers.

• The social structure consisted only of merchants and artisans.

How was the political organization of the Sumerians structured?

• City-states ruled by kings, with councils of elders and priests.

• A single unified empire ruled by a central government.

• Tribal clans led by elected chieftains.

• Democratic assemblies with citizen voting.

Ancient Sumer: Name an important invention of the Sumerians.

• The wheel, cuneiform writing, and irrigation systems.

• The compass, gunpowder, and paper.

• The steam engine, telephone, and light bulb.

• The printing press, telescope, and microscope.