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WorksheetsAncient Mesopotamia Section Quiz
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 21mins
Sumerians originally used their writing system for what purpose?
to write epic poems
to write letters to the Egyptian pharaohs
to write down their laws
to keep records and trade receipts
What is the name for the earliest form of writing, developed in Mesopotamia?
hieroglyphics
cuneiform
calligraphy
cursive
Most buildings in ancient Mesopotamia were made of
stone
granite
mud bricks
wood
Mesopotamias built large buildings with temples at the top in the center of their cities. These buildings were called:
ziggurats
pyramids
church
mosque
The image above shows a small piece of a mosaic called the Standard of Ur. A mosaic is
an oil painting on a flat surface.
only painted in black and white.
made of several small colorful pieces grouped together.
an example of writing.
In Mesopotamia, a person became a slave through two methods. They were (choose 2):
prisoners of war
bought from other countries
sold to pay their debts
not Mesopotamian
How do the levels of the ziggurat reflect (or mirror) the levels of social classes in Mesopotamia? Use detailed examples to support your answer.
Polytheism is the belief in (a) .
Mesopotamians invented (a) by combining copper and tin. They used this new metal to create weapons and jewelry.
Which letter on the map labels the area of Mesopotamia and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Z
X
Y
W
None of the Above
Why is the Code of Hammurabi viewed as an important legacy of Mesopotamia civilization?
Everyone was treated equally under the laws.
It is considered the first time laws were written down.
Penalties were the same regardless of a personś social class.
It was only shared among government officials.
The Fertile Crescent (check all that apply)
was an area in South America.
was an area around the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers.
was named because the rivers provided rich soil for growing crops.
had fertile soil because of seasonal flooding that deposited rich silt (soil).
Important ancient Mesopotamians include (choose all that apply):
the wheel
writing
mosaics
the plow
hieroglyphics
What do you think was the most important Mesopotamian invention? Use at least two supporting details for your answer.
What is something you know about ancient Mesopotamia that I forgot to ask you on this quiz?
Mesopotamian civilizations we studies included (choose all that apply):
Sumer
Assyria
Babylon
Greece
