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WorksheetsAncient Mesopotamia Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which two rivers made the life in Mesopotamia possible?
Nile
Tigris
Euphrates
Mediterranian
True or False: Mesopotamia's yearly floods did NOT come as regularly as those in Egypt.
True
False
What type of crops were grown in Ancient Mesopotamia?
corn and beans
wheat and barley
rice and beans
potatoes
True or False? Ancient Mesopotamian farmers used irrigation systems.
True
False
rice and beans
potatoes
Which climate describes Mesopotamia?
dry, arid climate
cool, moist climate
Who was the Assyrian king who created one of the world's first libraries?
Ashurbanipal
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Who was the King of Babylon who would create a code of law that protected the less powerful?
Ashurbanipal
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Who was the King of Sumer and Akkad who would create the first empire in Mesopotamia?
Ashurbanipal
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
Who is the Chaldean king who is known for building the largest and richest city in the world?
Ashurbanipal
Hammurabi
Nebuchadnezzar
Sargon
What was the name of the epic hero who was part man, part god, and defeated an ancient demon?
(a)
A/an _________ is a large territory or group of many territories governed by one ruler.
city-state
empire
A/an _________ was a self-governing city that also governs surrounding territories.
city-state
empire
A ______________ is a written set of official laws that apply to everyone under a government.
tribute
code of law
caravan
empire
A payment made to a ruler or a state as a sign of surrender was called a __________.
tribute
wheel
caravan
irrigation
The system or writing invented in Sumer was called _________.
caravan
wheel
cuneiform
irrigation
The _______ was a large building with a temple on its peak.
caravan
pyramid
ziggurat
irrigation
The religious belief of many gods and goddesses is called _________.
caravan
monotheism
polytheism
cuneiform
a group of merchants traveling together for safety
empire
artisans
caravan
scribes
To water the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, designers had to create a complex __________ system.
wheel
irrigation
ziggurat
merchant
Most archaeologists believe that ancient Mesopotamians invented the (a)
Which part of Babylon was known as one of the Seven Wonder of the Ancient World?
irrigation system
Hanging Gardens
wall around the city
King's palace
Although most Sumerians were farmers, many made metal, cloth and pottery because they were skilled ______________.
Priests
merchants
artisans
slaves
The few Sumerians who learned how to write often held high positions in society as ________.
slaves
artisans
merchants
scribes
Which of the below options describe conflict?
fighting and battling
competitive action of foes (enemies)
opposition of forces
war
Which is NOT a weapon used by the Assyrian army?
slingshots
trident
swords
bows and arrows
The city of Babylon was the capital for which two empires?
Assyrian
Chaldean
Babalonian
Akkadian
