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QUIZ IN MESOPOTAMIA ( Sumerian -Assyrian Empire)

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Identify what type of Hammurabi Code this statement, if a man set his face to disinherit his son and say to the judges: "I will disinherit my

son," the judges shall inquire into his antecedents, and if the son have not committed a crime sufficiently grave to cut him off from sonship, the father may not cut off his son from sonship.

a)

59

b)

195

c)

55

d)

168

2.

Identify what type of Hammurabi Code this statement, if a physician operate on a man for a severe wound with a bronze lancet and cause that man's death; or open an abscess (in the eye) of a man with a bronze lancet and destroy the man's eye, they shall cut off his fingers. If a physician operate on a slave of a freeman for a severe wound with a bronze lancet and cause his death, he shall restore a slave of equal value.

a)

196–201

b)

218–219

c)

229–232

d)

None of these

3.

What type of Hammurabi code is this statement, "If he have committed a crime against his father sufficiently grave to cut him off from sonship, they shall condone his first (offense). If he commit a crime a second time, the father may cut off his son from sonship".

a)

195

b)

168

c)

187

d)

169

4.

If a man make a breach in a house, they shall put him to death in front of that breach and they shall thrust him therein. What type of Hammurabi code is this?

a)

59

b)

8

c)

21

d)

55

5.

If any one steal cattle or sheep, or an ass, or a pig or a goat, if it belong to a god or to the court, the thief shall pay thirtyfold therefor; if they belonged to a freed man of the king he shall pay tenfold; if the thief has nothing with which to pay he shall be put to death. What type of Hammurabi code is this?

a)

8

b)

21

c)

55

d)

195

6.

The people coalesced into two major Akkadian nations after the fall of the Akkadian Empire. What are the names of these two big countries?

a)

Babylonian and Sumerian

b)

Assyrian and Babylonian

c)

Sumerian and Persian

d)

Persian and Phoenician

7.

Within 180 years of its establishment, the Akkadian Empire fell apart in 2154 BCE. The fall ushered in a period of regional decline known as the Dark Ages, which lasted until the emergence of the Third Dynasty. What is the name of the dynasty in question?

a)

Ur

b)

Sumer

c)

Ki

d)

Assyr

8.

The empire had collapsed severely by the time of Naram-son, Sin's Shar-kali-sharri (2217-2193 BCE). Between 2192 BC and 2168 BCE, there was a period of anarchy. Shu-Durul (2168-2154 BCE) may have restored some centralized power, but he was unable to prevent the empire from falling completely due to barbarian invasions. What do you call the barbarian invaders of the Akkadian empire at that time?

a)

Zenomer

b)

Ukkai

c)

Kirito

d)

Gutians

9.

Future Mesopotamian states compared themselves to the Akkadian Empire, which they regarded as a model of rule. In that country, the economy was based on irrigated farmland and rain-fed agriculture. What country are they referring to?

a)

Western Iran and Eastern Iran

b)

Eastern Pakistan and Southern Pakistan

c)

Northern Iraq and Southern Iraq

d)

Northern Syria and Western Syria

10.

He was given the imperial title "King of the Four Quarters" and was addressed as "the god of Agade (Akkad)" for the first time in Sumerian culture.

a)

Rimush

b)

Manishtushu

c)

Shar-Kali-Sharri

d)

Naram-Sin

11.

From what point in time did Hammurabi rule over all of Mesopotamia?

a)

1772 BCE

b)

1755 BCE

c)

1761 BCE:

d)

1792 BCE

12.

What time period did King Hammurabi use to construct the Babylonian walls?

a)

1750 BCE

b)

1772 BCE:

c)

1792 BCE:

d)

1787 BCE

13.

The Code of Hammurabi, one of the world's earliest codes of law, was written during this time period.

a)

1700 BCE

b)

1755 BCE

c)

1761 BCE

d)

1772 BCE

14.

Under Hammurabi, when was the city of Mari destroyed by Babylon?

a)

1761 BCE:

b)

1755 BCE

c)

1772 BCE

d)

1700 BCE

15.

The Hittites defeated the Babylonians because to the strength of their iron weapons and horse-drawn chariots. What is the name of the Hittite King who invaded the Babylonian Empire?

a)

King Tudhaliya

b)

King Muwatalli

c)

King Mursili

d)

King Hantili

16.

He claimed to be the son of La'ibum or Itti-Bel, a lowly gardener who was possibly a hierodule, or priestess of Ishtar or Inanna, and that his mother was a "entu" priestess (high priestess).

a)

Shar-Kali-Sharri

b)

Manishtushu

c)

Rimush

d)

Sargon

17.

An Akkadian king who conquered Ebla, Armum, and Magan, and built a royal residence at Tell Brak.

a)

Rimush

b)

Naram-Sin

c)

Sargon

d)

Manishtushu

18.

It can be applied to members of a variety of ancient Southwest Asian peoples, including the Akkadians, Phoenicians, Hebrews (Jews), Arabs, and their descendants.

a)

Semite

b)

Ukar

c)

Akkare

d)

Nomadic

19.

One of the first known writing systems, characterized by wedge-shaped marks on clay tablets and created with a blunt reed as a stylus.

a)

Hieroglyphic,

b)

Cherokee

c)

Cuneiform

d)

Nüshu

20.

He established the first dynasty and devised the concept of a man's sons inheriting his kingdom.

a)

Naram-Sin

b)

Sargon

c)

Manishtushu

d)

Rimush

21.

This social structure in Babylonia, in which they were free people of low estate, they were also the ones who did not contribute to moving up in the social. What do you call these societal statues?

a)

AWILU

b)

MUSHENKU

c)

WARDU

d)

KINGS

22.

This type of socioeconomic structure existed in Babylonia, and it consisted of free upper-class individuals who got free luxury and affluent people who did not labor or contribute to the Monarchy of Babylon.

a)

AWILU

b)

KINGS

c)

WARDU

d)

MUSHENKU

23.

The Akkadian Empire continued to grow over the next two hundred years. They attacked and conquered the eastern portion of the Akkadian Empire and then marched south. What's the name of this location?

a)

Urok and Syria

b)

Elamites and Oman

c)

Jordan and Cyprus

d)

Nippur and Lagash

24.

Around 2300 BC, he ascended to power and founded the city of Akkad. When Uruk, a great Sumerian city, attacked his city, he fought back and eventually defeated it.

a)

Rimush

b)

Manishtushu

c)

Sargon

d)

Naram-Sin

25.

From 2300 BC to 2100 BC, the first Empire to control all of Mesopotamia lasted about 200 years.

a)

Sumerian

b)

Eridu

c)

Uruk

d)

Akkadian

26.

This civilization were some of the earliest people to employ copper to manufacture useful things, ranging from spearheads to chisels and razors.

a)

Akkadian

b)

Sumerian

c)

Babylonian

d)

Persian

27.

They are the first to keep track of the units, this civilization employed reeds, but with the invention of cuneiform, they finally switched to vertical marks on clay tablets. Their system aided in the development of subsequent cultures' mathematical calculations.

a)

Akkadian

b)

Babylonian

c)

Sumerian

d)

Persian

28.

This civilization made art with copper, including dramatic panels depicting fantastical animals such as an eagle with a lion’s head.

a)

Persian

b)

Babylonian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Sumerian

29.

This culture, whose zodiac was their great antiquity's invention, could also predict eclipses of the sun and moon.

a)

Assyrian

b)

Babylonian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Sumerian

30.

It is a region of southwest Asia in the Tigris and Euphrates river system that benefited from the temperature and topography of the area to host the dawn of human civilization.

a)

Mesoamerica

b)

Ancient Egypt

c)

Ancient Arab

d)

Mesopotamia

31.

Mesopotamia is part of the western civilization region, which also covers parts of southwest Asia and the eastern Mediterranean Sea region. What do you call this ancient civilization's current location?

a)

Peru

b)

Middle East

c)

Pakistan

d)

Jordan

32.

They utilized a calendar where 29 and 30 day months alternated. This arrangement necessitated the addition of an extra month three times every eight years, with the king ordering an additional extra month to be inserted into the calendar on a regular basis as a further adjustment.

a)

Babylonian

b)

Sumerian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Assyrian

33.

The word “mesopotamia” is formed from the ancient words “meso,” meaning

between or in the middle of, and “potamos,” meaning _______.

a)

trade

b)

stream

c)

land

d)

river

34.

The first of these cities, dating back to roughly 3200 B.C., was this one. It was a mud brick city with public art, massive columns, and temples, built on the wealth provided by trade and conquest.

a)

Kish

b)

Uruk

c)

Lagash

d)

Nippur

35.

They had a large canal dug from the city of Kish to the Persian Gulf during this civilization, which is why they lavishly praised wheat and barley, among other crops.

a)

Sumerian

b)

Akkadian

c)

Babylonian

d)

Assyrian

36.

He and several of the rulers named in the Sumerian King List, which was established circa 2100 B.C., were the first kings of a united Sumer. are all featured in Sumerian mythology as well.

a)

Alalngar

b)

Zamug of Kish

c)

Udul-kalama

d)

Etana of Kish

37.

From 900 B.C.E. to 600 B.C.E., this civilization was a collection of united city-states that grew through warfare, aided by new technology such as iron weapons.

a)

Babylonian

b)

Assyrian

c)

Sumerian

d)

Akkadian

38.

Though it is likely that some settlers arrived much earlier, what year did the Sumer initially settle by humans?

a)

from 2500 to 3000 A.D.

b)

from 3500 to 2000 B.C.

c)

from 1000 to 2500 A.D.

d)

from 4500 to 4000 B.C.

39.

This early population was famous for advances in civilization, including farming and cattle raising, weaving textiles, working with carpentry and ceramics, and even drinking beer.

a)

Ubaid

b)

Akkad

c)

Sumer

d)

Kish

40.

In the Assyrian city of Nimrud, this king built his sumptuous palace on the banks of the Tigris River, the monarch's and his many people' principal water source.

a)

Shalim-ahum

b)

Ashurbanipal

c)

Ashurdugul

d)

Sinnamir r

41.

The Sumerian language is the oldest recorded language. Around 3100 B.C., it first appears in archaeological records. For the next thousand years, Mesopotamia was ruled by them. Around the year 2000 B.C., Akkadian largely replaced it. However, it survived as a written language in the form of cuneiform for another 2,000 years.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

The people known as Sumerians were in control of the area by 3000 B.C. Their culture was comprised of a group of city-states, including Eridu, Nippur, Lagash, Kish, Uruk and the very first true city,Ur .

a)

True

b)

False

43.

Cuneiform, which is utilized on pictographic papyrus, first appeared in 4000 B.C., but was eventually transformed into Akkadian and spread outside of Mesopotamia beginning in 3000 B.C.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Writing is one of the Sumerians' most important cultural achievements, allowing rulers and farmers to keep accurate records. Written laws date from 2400 B.C. The Er-Nammu Code was written on tablets in the city of Ebla.

a)

True

b)

False

45.

Assyria was a river Valley Civilization whose huge empire was significantly influenced by their location and climate, as well as the fact that they were surrounded by many other civilizations, isolating them.

a)

True

b)

False

46.

The Babylonians created an abstract style of writing based on cuneiform symbols, and their symbols were written on hibiscus plant paper that was molded into a rectangular shape.

a)

True

b)

False

47.

Pentaxagesimal, or a base 50 numeric system, was the Babylonian mathematical system. The Babylonians were known for their mathematical prowess, which included properly calculating the square root of two to seven places.

a)

True

b)

False

48.

Jewelry making originated from the Assyrian and They use metals and precious gems in making jewelry.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

In the second millennium B.C.E., the Assyrian Empire began as a strong regional force in Mesopotamia, but it rose in size and stature in the first millennium B.C.E. under a series of powerful rulers, eventually becoming one of the world's earliest empires.

a)

True

b)

False

50.

The Babylonian empire had an ability to work with iron allowed them to produce weapons and protective gear at a lower cost, allowing more soldiers to utilize them. They were also the first army to establish a special engineering section that would build ladders and ramps, fill in moats, and dig tunnels to aid soldiers enter a fortified city.

a)

True

b)

False

51.

Essays, hymns, poetry, and tales were also copied down by Sumerian scribes. The "Kesh Temple Hymn" and the "Instructions of Shuruppak," both of which date from circa 2500 B.C., are two of their oldest known literary works.

a)

True

b)

False

52.

They were also among the first to construct chariots, which provided more battlefield protection. As a result of these technological achievements, the Assyrians were able to go on the offensive for the first time, attacking adjacent areas and expanding their kingdom.

a)

True

b)

False

53.

The Assyrian terrain is rich and fertile, with flourishing fields in every region and two main areas that provide crops to the Assyrians. What do you call the Assyrian land areas?

a)

Dimia and the Nirvanas plain

b)

Ukroid and the Nepaliz plain

c)

Arbel and the Nineveh plain

d)

Barion and Shimlan plain

54.

He was Sumer's final king before falling to Sargon of Akkad. Who is this king, and what is his name?

a)

Ishme-Shamash

b)

Nanniya

c)

Ur-Zababa

d)

Lugal-zage-s

55.

He was a superb leader and organizer who conquered numerous nearby city-states in northern Mesopotamia. He founded the Assyrian Empire for the first time.

a)

Sennacherib

b)

Tiglath-Pileser III

c)

Shamshi-Adad I

d)

Ashurbanipal

56.

He conquered Babylon and rebuilt much of the Assyrian capital of Nineveh, transforming it into one of ancient history's major cities.

a)

Sennacherib

b)

Ashurbanipal

c)

Tiglath-Pileser III

d)

Shamshi-Adad I

57.

This civilization developed a glasswork as well as glazes for pottery and art to help it last longer.

a)

Babylonian

b)

Assyrian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Sumerian

58.

This civilization was the first to create longitude and latitude in geographical navigation, as well as the significant mathematical inventions connected to the partition of the circle into 360 degrees.

a)

Akkadian

b)

Sumerian

c)

Assyrian

d)

Babylonian

59.

He brought significant advancements to the Assyrian Empire, including military and governmental systems, as well as the world's first professional standing army and a massive expansion of the empire.

a)

Shamshi-Adad I

b)

Tiglath-Pileser III

c)

Sennacherib

d)

Ashurbanipal

60.

This civilization had a wide knowledge of mathematics including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, quadratic and cubic equations, and fractions.

a)

Sumerian

b)

Babylonian

c)

Akkadian

d)

Assyria