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Characteristics of Civilization and Sumerian Written Language

Total questions: 38

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of the written language created by the Sumerians?

a)

Hieroglyphics

b)

Cuneiform

c)

Latin

d)

Sanskrit

2.

What was cuneiform primarily used for?

a)

Writing stories and poems

b)

Keeping permanent records

c)

Creating art and designs

d)

Teaching children to read

3.

Which of the following is an example of a pictograph?

a)

A symbol for water

b)

A mathematical equation

c)

A paragraph of text

d)

A musical note

4.

Who were the Sumerian Scribes?

a)

Farmers who grew crops

b)

Warriors who fought in battles

c)

Important record keepers

d)

Traders who sold goods

5.

Why were things carved into stone by the Sumerians?

a)

To decorate their homes

b)

To ensure people would never forget

c)

To create toys for children

d)

To build strong walls

6.

What do we tend to think of as technology today?

a)

The latest 'Tech' like TVs, computers, and software.

b)

Only tools used in ancient times.

c)

Anything that does not make life easier.

d)

Only books and paper.

7.

What was technology considered to be before modern 'Tech'?

a)

Anything that made people's lives easier.

b)

Only electronic devices.

c)

Only machines and gadgets.

d)

Anything that made life harder.

8.

Which of the following is a technological advancement made by the Sumerians?

a)

The Compass

b)

The Wheel

c)

The Printing Press

d)

The Telescope

9.

What was one of the key innovations by the Sumerians in agriculture?

a)

Irrigation Systems

b)

Solar Panels

c)

Fertilizer Machines

d)

Greenhouses

10.

Which of the following structures is associated with Sumerian technological advancements?

a)

Arches

b)

Skyscrapers

c)

Suspension Bridges

d)

Domes

11.

What farming tool was developed by the Sumerians?

a)

Plow

b)

Tractor

c)

Harvester

d)

Seeder

12.

What are some examples of arts included in a highly developed culture?

a)

Paintings, Architecture, and Music

b)

Sports, Technology, and Science

c)

Literature, Mathematics, and Physics

d)

Agriculture, Trade, and Economy

13.

Who were included as artisans in ancient times?

a)

Metalworkers and designers

b)

Farmers and traders

c)

Soldiers and hunters

d)

Teachers and scribes

14.

What structures did architects design in ancient times?

a)

Temples and ziggurats

b)

Houses and markets

c)

Bridges and roads

d)

Ships and harbors

15.

What was music believed to bring?

a)

Entertainment for sculptors

b)

Joy to gods and people

c)

Decorations for temples

d)

Rituals for feasts

16.

What is a common feature of all civilizations?

a)

All civilizations have advanced technology.

b)

All civilizations have some kind of religious system.

c)

All civilizations have a monarchy.

d)

All civilizations have the same language.

17.

What do all religions include?

a)

A set of beliefs in a god or gods and various forms of worship.

b)

A set of rules for government.

c)

A focus on science and technology.

d)

A belief in only one god.

18.

What role did religious beliefs play in the daily life of people in Sumer?

a)

They had no influence on daily life.

b)

They influenced many parts of daily life.

c)

They were only important during festivals.

d)

They were ignored by the people.

19.

What was one of the effects of religion on the people of Sumer?

a)

It helped people connect to one another.

b)

It caused people to live in isolation.

c)

It made people stop working together.

d)

It had no effect on the people.

20.

What activities were part of Sumerian religious ceremonies?

a)

Sports competitions

b)

Music and sometimes human sacrifice

c)

Trade and commerce

d)

Farming and irrigation

21.

What were the religious towers built by kings called?

a)

Pyramids

b)

Ziggurats

c)

Temples

d)

Castles

22.

Why did ziggurats have stairs?

a)

So kings could climb to the top for a better view

b)

So gods could walk down to Earth and priests could walk up to ask for blessings

c)

To make it easier to build the structure

d)

To store food and supplies

23.

Why do civilizations have a system of government?

a)

To make life chaotic

b)

To make life orderly

c)

To create confusion

d)

To avoid rules

24.

What type of government did Sumerian city-states have?

a)

Democracy

b)

Monarchy

c)

Republic

25.

What did Sumerian kings believe about their authority?

a)

They were chosen by the people.

b)

They were supported by the Gods.

c)

They were elected through voting.

d)

They were born into royalty.

26.

What was one of the main responsibilities of Sumerian kings?

a)

Enforcing laws and collecting taxes.

b)

Farming and trading goods.

c)

Building houses for citizens.

d)

Writing poetry and songs.

27.

What does a complex organization of different jobs at different levels represent?

a)

Social structure

b)

Economic system

c)

Government hierarchy

d)

Educational system

28.

What is the role of every person in a social structure?

a)

To compete for higher levels

b)

To make sure the society succeeds

c)

To focus only on their own needs

d)

To eliminate lower levels

29.

What do higher levels in a social structure represent?

a)

Less money and lower status

b)

More money and higher status

c)

Equal money and status for all

d)

No money and no status

30.

Which class is at the bottom of the social structure pyramid?

a)

Upper Class

b)

Middle Class

c)

Lower Class

d)

Slaves

31.

Why do social structures use a pyramid shape?

a)

Because pyramids are easy to draw.

b)

Because the higher you go up, the less people there are.

c)

Because pyramids are strong structures.

d)

Because pyramids represent equality.

32.

What group of people was at the top of the Sumerian social structure?

a)

Farmers and Artisans

b)

Priests and Kings

c)

Slaves and Criminals

d)

Landowners and Merchants

33.

Which of the following groups were part of the working class in the Sumerian social structure?

a)

Farmers and Artisans

b)

Priests and Kings

c)

Slaves and Criminals

d)

None of the above

34.

Why do civilizations need a stable food supply?

a)

To survive and grow

b)

To build houses

c)

To travel long distances

d)

To create art

35.

What does food limit in a society?

a)

The number of animals in the area

b)

The number of people a society can support

c)

The amount of water available

d)

The number of schools in a city

36.

What were the two key ideas the Sumerians developed to create a stable food supply?

a)

Irrigation systems and plow

b)

Irrigation systems and wheel

c)

Plow and writing system

d)

Wheel and writing system

37.

What is the purpose of an irrigation system?

a)

To transport goods

b)

To provide water for crops

c)

To build houses

d)

To prepare soil for seeds

38.

What did the Sumerians build to provide their crops with a regular water supply?

a)

Networks of canals, dams, and reservoirs

b)

Networks of wells and fountains

c)

Networks of rivers and lakes

d)

Networks of pipelines and tanks