Sumerian Civilization Quiz

What geographical area did the Sumerian civilization develop in?

• The Yellow River

• The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

• The Indus Valley

• The Nile Valley

Which of the following fields were the Sumerians NOT known for?

• Literature

• Mathematics

• Astronomy

• Biology

What was the Sumerians' contribution to writing?

• Introducing ink and parchment

• Inventing the alphabet

• Developing papyrus scrolls

• Creating picture-like symbols on clay

What metal did the Sumerians discover by adding tin to copper?

• Iron

• Gold

• Steel

• Bronze

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats built by the Sumerians?

• Storage

• Religious worship

• Trade

• Defense

Which class in Sumerian society included farmers and artisans?

• Upper class

• Middle class

• Lower class

• Royal class

What was the main occupation of the Sumerians?

• Hunting

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture

Which of the following was NOT a Sumerian trade partner?

• Persia

• China

• India

• Egypt

Who was the first ruler to unify the Sumerian city-states?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

• Sargon of Akkad

• Hammurabi

By what year were Sumer and Akkad incorporated into the first dynasty of Babylon?

• 1500 BC

• 1792 BC

• 2200 BC

• 2000 BC