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WorksheetsQuiz on Ancient Uruk
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
What was a significant feature of Uruk at an early date?
A palace
A marketplace
A defensive wall
A large temple
From which year was Uruk continuously occupied?
400 CE
2800 BCE
4200 BCE
3000 BCE
How large did Uruk expand by about 2800 BCE?
200 hectares
800 hectares
400 hectares
600 hectares
What was the primary form of labor in Uruk?
Voluntary work
Trade agreements
Agricultural tax
Compulsory labor for the temple
What were workers in Uruk compensated with?
Money
Rations
Land
Tools
How many men were estimated to work on one of the temples?
2,000 men
1,500 men
1,000 men
500 men
What technological advancement was introduced around 3000 BCE in Uruk?
The wheel
Iron tools
The plow
Bronze tools
What material was primarily used for sculpture in Uruk?
Wood
Clay
Bronze
Imported stone
What was a significant innovation for potters in Uruk?
Glazing techniques
Kilns
The potter's wheel
Handmade pottery
What type of stone is mentioned in the context of a stele?
Limestone
Marble
Granite
Basalt
What does the stele depict in the lower scene?
A battle scene
A lion attack
A harvest festival
A temple construction
What was the purpose of the clay cones made in Uruk?
Making pottery
Creating mosaics
Building foundations
Decorating clothing
What was the role of rulers in Uruk regarding construction?
To oversee trade
To lead military campaigns
To command labor for materials
To manage agricultural production
What was the estimated duration to build one of the temples?
Three years
Ten years
Five years
Two years
What was a common practice for prisoners of war in Uruk?
They were released
They were enslaved
They were given land
They were sent home
