Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations

The video explores the Sumerian civilization, the oldest in Mesopotamia, known for pioneering writing, laws, and irrigation. It covers the early settlements, the rise of city-states like Eridu and Uruk, and the development of urban life. The Uruk period saw the growth of ziggurats and the use of slavery. The Gemd Nasr period introduced cuneiform writing. The Akkadian Empire, led by Sargon, marked a significant era, followed by the Ur III dynasty, which saw advancements in law and trade. Despite its decline, Sumer's influence persisted in Babylonian culture and beyond.

Which civilization is considered the oldest in Mesopotamia?

• Sumerian

• Assyrian

• Babylonian

• Egyptian

What was the first city founded in Sumer?

• Ur

• Eridu

• Lagash

• Uruk

What was the primary purpose of a ziggurat in Sumerian cities?

• Marketplace

• Military fort

• Residential housing

• Religious temple

Which period is known for the development of the earliest writing system?

• Jemdet Nasr Period

• Uruk Period

• Akkadian Period

• Dynastic Period

What significant event is associated with the mythological period of Sumer?

• The Sumerian Flood

• The invention of the wheel

• The construction of the Great Ziggurat

• The founding of Babylon

Who founded the Akkadian Empire?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon I

• Gilgamesh

• Ur-Nammu

What was the primary focus of the Third Dynasty of Ur?

• Military expansion

• Artistic achievements

• Religious reforms

• Economic and agricultural development

Which code of laws is considered the oldest in the world?

• Code of Ur-Nammu

• Code of Justinian

• Code of Draco

• Code of Hammurabi

What was a major trade commodity for the Sumerians?

• Silk

• Spices

• Textiles

• Gold

Which civilization eventually overshadowed the Sumerians in Mesopotamia?

• Egyptians

• Hittites

• Persians

• Babylonians