Sumerian Civilization and Contributions

The video explores the ancient Sumerians, the first developed civilization, known for pioneering many cultural and technological advancements. It covers their society, geography, professions, technology, foreign relations, and religious beliefs, highlighting their influence on subsequent cultures.

What is one of the pioneering contributions of the Sumerians to civilization?

• The discovery of electricity

• The invention of the printing press

• The development of the first democracy

• The creation of the internet

Where did the Sumerians primarily establish their civilization?

• Northern Mesopotamia

• The Nile Delta

• Southern Mesopotamia

• The Indus Valley

What was a characteristic of the early Sumerian city-states?

• They were ruled by a single king from the beginning

• They were isolated from other cultures

• They had a level of democracy with elected positions

• They were always at war with each other

Which profession was considered prestigious in Sumerian society?

• Scribe

• Basket maker

• Leather worker

• Fuller

What was a significant technological invention by the Sumerians?

• The steam engine

• The wheel

• The compass

• The telescope

Which mathematical concept did the Sumerians develop?

• Arithmetic and geometry

• Algebra

• Calculus

• Trigonometry

Which of the following was a Sumerian innovation in timekeeping?

• The solar calendar

• The lunar-solar calendar

• The atomic clock

• The sundial

How did the Sumerians influence their neighboring cultures?

• By isolating themselves

• By spreading their writing system

• Through military conquest

• By adopting foreign religions

What is a unique aspect of Sumerian mythology?

• Their underworld was illuminated by the moon

• They believed in reincarnation

• They had no creation myths

• Their gods were all benevolent

What was the Sumerian view of the afterlife?

• A realm judged by the Sun God

• A paradise for all

• A place of reincarnation

• A place of eternal darkness