Mesopotamia Extra Credit Video

What was Belitanni's primary role in Babylonian society?

• A queen who ruled over Sippar.

• A priestess and businesswoman who was celibate.

• A tavern keeper who diluted wine.

• A farmer who managed barley fields.

What was the punishment for a tavern keeper found guilty of diluting wine in ancient Babylonia?

• Being forced to pay a large fine.

• Being banished from the city.

• Death by drowning.

• Imprisonment for a year.

Why was Belitanni unable to visit her tavern to investigate the accusation of diluting wine?

• She was too busy with her priestly duties.

• Taverns were off-limits for priestesses.

• She feared her brother would harm her there.

• The tavern was too far from the temple.

What evidence did Belitanni find that proved her brother was dishonest?

• He confessed to diluting the wine.

• He was caught stealing from the temple.

• The granary contained more grain than he reported.

• The tavern keeper provided a written confession from him.