WorksheetsThe Ziggurat
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What was a ziggurat in the world of Ancient Mesopotamia?
A. A large theatre where people performed
B. A type of vehicle used for racing
C. A siege weapon used in war
D. A temple to the local god of the city
Where was the ziggurat, or ziggurats, located within a city?
A. All around the city
B. Along the northern wall
C. There was one at each corner of the city
D. At the center of the city
What did a ziggurat look like?
A. Like a tall tower with steps around the outside
B. Like a pyramid with large steps or levels
C. like a giant square block
D. All was different
How many levels did a ziggurat have?
A. Only one
B. They always had three levels
C. From two to seven
D. From six to twelve
What god was the ziggurat of Babylon built for?
A. Ishtar
B. Amon
C. Enlil
D. Murdock
What civilization of Ancient Mesopotamia first built a ziggurat?
A. Babylonians
B. Assyrians
C. Egyptians
D. Sumerians
What other civilization built temples similar to the ziggurat?
A. Egyptians
B. Mayans
C. Both A & B
D. None of the above
How tall is the tallest of the ziggurats?
A. 100 feet tall
B. 200 feet tall
C. 300 feet tall
D. 400 feet tall
Why was the Ziggurat built in all Mesopotamian cities?
A. To decorate the city
B. Show that each city has one
C. To honor the main god of the city
D. None of the above
The point of building the ziggurats so tall was so the shrine on top would be as close to the heavens as possible.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
