WorksheetsChapter 2 Lesson 1: The Sumerians Test
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a method that brings water to crops
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
cuneiform
c)
city-state
d)
irrigation
e)
civilization
2.
An amount that is left over after a need has been met
a)
Surpluses
b)
Polytheism
c)
Patriarchy
d)
Epic
3.
A belief in more than one god
a)
Surpluses
b)
Polytheism
c)
Patriarchy
d)
Epic
4.
A society dominated by men
a)
Surpluses
b)
Polytheism
c)
Patriarchy
d)
Epic
5.
A writing system developed by the Sumerians that used wedge-shaped marks
a)
Mesopotamia
b)
cuneiform
c)
city-state
d)
irrigation
e)
civilization
6.
How did Cuneiform get its name?
a)
It was a form of writing developed by Assyrians
b)
Cuneiform means "wedge" in Latin
c)
The shapes create stars when pressed on soft clay
d)
It's latin for "Mesopotamia Language"
7.
Although most Sumerians were farmers, many made metal, cloth, and pottery because they were skilled
a)
artisans
b)
merchants
c)
slaves
d)
priests
8.
The calendar developed by the Sumerians was based on
a)
the number 60
b)
the cycles of the moon
c)
the Roman calendar
d)
the geometry of the wheel
9.
Which group of people belonged to the middle class?
a)
Kings, priests, government officials, and warriors
b)
Enslaved people and debtors
c)
Women, children, and the elderly
d)
Merchants, farmers, fishers, and artisans
10.
What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?
a)
They wrote documents that recorded court records, marriage contracts, and business dealings.
b)
They helped people develop technology skills in Sumerian society
c)
Scribes taught people of all ages to learn how to read and write
d)
Scribes aided leaders in helping them become stronger, efficient, and prepare for battle
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