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WorksheetsHistory Alive! The Ancient World Ch. 4-6
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 57mins
Imagine you're stepping back in time to ancient Sumer. What kind of environment would you find yourself in?
low and flat, with little rain
hilly and dry, with many stones.
thickly forested, with heavy storms.
Why were Sumerian communities known as city-states? Dive into history to find out!
Because each of them meticulously kept written records.
They were all united under one massive empire, right?
Each boasted its own ruler and expansive farmland.
How did the clever folks in the Zagros foothills tackle the tricky problem of not having enough food?
building terraces
moving to the south
constructing reservoirs
Why did ancient civilizations build those massive dams and reservoirs? Was it...
to create awesome spots for boat parties?
to make fishing a breeze for everyone?
to cleverly store water for times when it was scarce?
Imagine you're time-traveling to ancient Sumer and spot a levee beside a river. What's its purpose?
to irrigate crops
to prevent floods
to control workers
Why was silt a problem for the people of Sumer?
It crumbled the city walls.
It ruined the soil for planting.
It clogged the irrigation canals.
Why did the villages of Sumer depend on each other?
They formed caravans to safely visit the mountains.
they cooperated to keep the water systems working.
They exchanged different kinds of natural resources.
The people of Sumer constructed moats to
get crops to grow better.
protect cities from attack.
make villagers work together.
In which order did the Four Empires occur?
Assyrian, Babylonian, Akkadian, and Neo-Babylonian
Neo-Babylonian, Assyrian, Akkadian, and Babylonian
Babylonian, Neo-Babylonian, Akkadian, and Assyrian
Akkadian, Babylonian, Assyrian, and Neo-Babylonian
Hammurabi is best known for
his code of laws.
his postal service.
his military strength.
his system of roads.
What type of power did the Akkadians use to conquer Sumer?
cultural
technological
political
military
All four Mesopotamian empires had the same problem. What was it?
It was difficult to honor their gods properly.
It was difficult to control such a large area.
They could not unite to become wealthy.
The could not conquer other empires.
Who was the first ruler of the Akkadians?
King Nebuchadrezzar II
King Hammurabi
King Naram-Sin
King Sargon
Which ruler of the Neo-Babylonians is most well remembered?
King Nebuchadrezzar II
King Hammurabi
King Naram-Sin
King Sargon
The Babylonians were the first to divide an hour into ___ minutes.
30
40
50
60
Guess the cradle of civilization! Which two rivers cradled the ancient Mesopotamian civilization?
the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean
the Tigris and the Persian Gulf
the Persian Gulf and the Euphrates
the Euphrates and the Tigris
Why is Sargon a legendary figure in history?
He united Babylon to create the first empire
He united Mesopotamia and created the first Empire
He united Mesopotamia and made the first civilization
He united Babylon and created the first civilization
A society has a stable food supply if...
it gives food to the king.
it has enough food for its people.
it buys food from other groups.
it gets food by hunting and fishing
Which one of these inventions most affected the food supply in Sumer?
the arch
the plow
the wheel
the chariot
Which Sumerian belief about the king helped strengthen the social order?
He was supported by the gods.
He cared most about the poor.
He consulted with wise advisers.
He wanted everyone to be happy.
Which invention added strength and beauty to Sumerian buildings?
Youtube
paints
arches
concrete
The belief system of a civilization; one God or many Gods
Surplus Food
Cities and Infrastructure
Religion
Written Language and Learning
Creative and cultural expression such as music, dance, and painting
Trade
Arts
Written Language and Learning
Religion
Establish rules and laws to protect the people of the civilization.
Government
Trade
Infrastructure
Arts
Inventions that make life easier
system of tribute
technology
religion
surplus of food
Created this as a way to communicate and learn from others
surplus of food
infrastructure
trade
written language and learning
The Sumerians were a civilization but not an empire. What feature did the Akkadian, Babylonian, and Assyrian empires have that the Sumerians lacked?
One government ruled several groups.
Rulers claimed to get power from the gods.
Many beautiful works of art were produced.
Public works such as irrigation were organized
Guess what? The ancient Assyrians built amazing aqueducts, but do you know why they did it?
to bring water to the city
to raise crops in the dry soil
to let boats pass between rivers
to protect the palace from attack
King Sargon created the world's first empire. They developed their own language. Artists carved beautiful relief sculptures on stones.
Which empire is this?
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Assyrian Empire
The Neo-Babylonian Empire
King Hammurabi created a code of laws that applied to everyone in the empire. Agriculture and trade thrived under his rule.
Which empire is this?
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Assyrian Empire
The Neo-Babylonian Empire
This empire honored their powerful kings with beautiful palaces and huge sculptures. They built some of the earliest aqueducts.
Which empire is this?
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Assyrian Empire
The Neo-Babylonian Empire
King Nebuchadnezzar restored the splendor of King Hammurabi's time. His Hanging Gardens of Babylon became famous.
Which empire is this?
The Akkadian Empire
The Babylonian Empire
The Assyrian Empire
The Neo-Babylonian Empire
