Sumerian Civilization and City-States

The video explores the Sumerians, the first human civilization in Mesopotamia. It covers the formation of city-states, governance, and religious practices. The Sumerians' innovations, such as writing and the wheel, are highlighted, along with their scientific contributions. The cultural legacy, including language and architecture, is also discussed.

Where did the Sumerians establish the first human civilization?

• The Nile Valley

• Southern Mesopotamia

• The Indus Valley

• Northern Mesopotamia

What was the role of the ruler in a Sumerian city-state?

• A foreign ambassador

• A merchant leader

• A high priest and governor

• A military general

Who was the most famous king of the Sumerian city-state Uruk?

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

• Gilgamesh

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was the purpose of a ziggurat in Sumerian city-states?

• A temple for the city god

• A royal palace

• A marketplace

• A military fort

Which of the following was NOT invented by the Sumerians?

• Irrigation systems

• The wheel

• The compass

• Cuneiform writing

What was the Sumerian number system based on?

• Base 10

• Base 12

• Base 100

• Base 60

How did the Sumerians use their knowledge of astronomy?

• To predict weather patterns

• To develop a calendar

• To navigate the seas

• To create maps

Which city-state is thought to have been the largest in Sumer?

• Ur

• Eridu

• Uruk

• Lagash

What language eventually replaced Sumerian?

• Babylonian

• Akkadian

• Persian

• Assyrian

Which Sumerian city-state's ziggurat is speculated to be the Tower of Babel?

• Lagash

• Uruk

• Eridu

• Ur