Geography
The climate of the Fertile Crescent is semi-arid, however, the humidity and fertile soil from two geographic features made the region ideal for agriculture. What are those geographic features? (6.06)
A. Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
B. Mediterranean Sea and Zagros Mountains
C. Black Sea and Persian Gulf
D. Mediterranean and Red Seas
A. Euphrates and Tigris Rivers
Mesopotamians believed in many gods. They were _________________ (6.10)
A. Atheistic
B. Monotheistic
C. Polytheistic
D. Monarchy
C. Polytheistic
Which two technologies contributed to the growth of Mesopotamian civilization? (6.07)
A. Implementation of irrigation
B. Invention of woodblock printing
C. Utilization of the shadoof
D. Use of papyrus
E. Development of the plow
A. Implementation of irrigation
E. Development of the plow
Sargon of Akkad was the first Mesopotamian ruler to take over multiple city-states forming the world’s first ______________. (6.09)
A. Empire
B. Government
C Dynasty
D. Oligarchy
A. Empire
Which statement describes an effect of the plow? (6.07)
A. Religious beliefs increased the production of farmers.
B. Greater food production allowed for the growth of cities.
C. Agricultural inventors rose to the highest level of society.
D. Astrological studies led to the creation of many inventions.
B. Greater food production allowed for the growth of cities.
The area around Mesopotamia is called the “Fertile Crescent” because: (6.06)
A. The soil was fertile and it was shaped like a crescent.
B. The soil was poor and shaped like a crescent.
C. Fertile Crescent was first empire’s name in that location.
D. It is located near two rivers
A. The soil was fertile and it was shaped like a crescent.
Why were ziggurats important to the Sumerians? (6.11)
A. They offered protection from invaders
B. They were built as tombs for the kings
C. The stored scrolls that documented Mesopotamian history
D. They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses
D. They were built as temples to honor the gods and goddesses
What invention was used to control flood water and to bring water to the plants? (6.08)
A. Irrigation
B. Wheel
C. Plow
D. Potter’s wheel
A. Irrigation
How did Sargon take over Sumer?
A. The Sumerian city-states didn't believe in war
B. the city-states were weak from constant warfare with each other
C. The city-states were too rich to be invaded.
D. Sargon had more people than the city-states of Sumer
B. the city-states were weak from constant warfare with each other
The two most important parts of Sumer’s economy were farming and ______________. (6.08)
A. Trade
B. Fishing
C. Woodworking
D. Metalworking
A. Trade
This list contains several geographical factors that defined the Fertile Crescent, which factor completes the chart? (6.06)
access to fresh water from the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
fertile soil left by seasonal flooding
A. Protected by large deserts B. Isolated in large mountain ranges
C. Divided across several islands
D. Weakened by annual droughts
A. Protected by large deserts
Which definition best defines polytheism? (6.10)
A. The belief in one God.
B. The belief in many gods.
C. The belief in no gods.
D. The belief in animals as gods
B. The belief in many gods.
A system of wedge shaped symbols:
A. Hieroglyphics
B. Braile
C. Latin
D. Cuneiform
D. Cuneiform
What were the first written law codes in history?
A. the 10 commandments
B. The Epic of Gilgamesh
C. The Ramayana
D. Hammurabi's Code
D. Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi's code made laws apply to everyone but the punishments were different depending on the person. Why?
A. the laws treated social classes different
B. punishments were always the same no matter who you were
C. punishments were only for people captured in war
D. the laws didnt apply to the poor
A. the laws treated social classes different
The flooded rivers of Mesopotamia carried small particles or rich soil called ____? (6.07)
A. Clay
B. Silt
C. Sand
D. Gravel
B. Silt
Who were the people that communicated with the gods?
A. priests
B. king/queen
C. peasants
D. scribes
A. priests
Identify three cultural achievements from Ancient Mesopotamia. (6.11)
A. Use of hieroglyphics
B. Epic of Gilgamesh
C. Invention of cuneiform writing
D. Production of silk
E. Design of ziggurats
B. Epic of Gilgamesh
C. Invention of cuneiform writing
E. Design of ziggurats
The code of Hammurabi was a major contribution to the development of civilization because it:(6.12)
A. Treated citizens and slaves equally
B. Ended the use of capital punishment
C. Recorded existing laws for all to see
D. Rejected the principle of filial piety
C. Recorded existing laws for all to see
Everyone reports to me; I am at the top of the social pyramid; I have been selected by the gods to rule my lands.
A. merchant
B. monarch
C. farmworker
D. slave
B. monarch
What does Mesopotamia actually mean?
A. land under the sea
B. land between the lakes
C. land between the rivers
D. people who follow herds of animals
C. land between the rivers
What was at the top of a ziggurat?
A. the priest's home
B. a temple
C. a black cube
D. a cross
B. a temple
Why was the invention of the plow an important agricultural advancement in Ancient Mesopotamia?
A. Plows helped transport crops to market
B. Plows helped cut plant stalks, making harvesting crops easier.
C. Plows helped break up soil, making it easier to plant crops.
D. Plows helped domesticate wild animals.
C. Plows helped break up soil, making it easier to plant crops.
Which type of government fits the characteristics listed below? (6.09)
-Ruled by a single ruler
-Rule passes down through the family
-Ruler referred to as a King
A. Oligarchy
B. Theocracy
C. Democracy
D. Monarchy
D. Monarchy
The Mesopotamians used the wheel on wagons to help transport goods.
True or False?
True