Ancient Sumer

What material did the Sumerians primarily use to build their cities?

• Stone

• Wood

• Mud

• Metal

In which region did the Sumerian civilization develop?

• Europe

• Mesopotamia

• Africa

• Asia

The Tigris and Euphrates rivers are important because they:

• Provided a source of gold

• Nourished the crops

• Helped in making pottery

• Were used for navigation

What was the role of priests and priestesses in Sumerian society?

• They were the lowest class

• They were considered nobility

• They were primarily farmers

• They built the ziggurats

What is a ziggurat?

• A type of agricultural tool

• A multi-storied temple

• A written document

• A trading ship

What did Sumerians trade with other regions?

• Only pottery

• Gold, silver, and wood

• Weapons

• Clothing

The Sumerians invented the wheel primarily for which purpose?

• Transportation of People

• Pottery making

• Building structures

• Farming

The first writing system developed by the Sumerians is known as:

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Latin

• Sanskrit

Who conquered the Sumerian city-states around 2300 BCE?

• The Egyptians

• The Akkadian King Sargon

• The Babylonians

• The Assyrians

The Sumerian culture continued to influence later civilizations through:

• Art only

• Military Tactics

• Scientific Methods

• Language and traditions