Sumerian Geography
Which continent was ancient Mesopotamia located in?
Asia
Why were scribes considered important members of Sumerian society?
They could read and write and kept important records.
What invention helped Sumerians transport goods more easily?
The wheel
What tool did Sumerian scribes use to make marks in clay?
Stylus
How many wild cards do I pick for the Busy Bees at the end of the quarter? These students will also get a donut.
Two
What does the word fertile mean?
Land or soil that is rich in nutrients and good for growing many healthy plants and crops.
The king was at the top of the Sumerian social hierarchy... identify at least one other group that was in the same "class" as the king.
Preists, nobles, government officials
What building served as the religious center of a Sumerian city?
Ziggurat
The Sumerian system was an advancement this previous forms of record keeping that were based on images.
Pictographs
What theme park in Tennessee is partially owned by and named after Dolly Parton?
Dollywood
Mesopotamia had a nickname. It was called the Fertile __________.
Crescent
Which group was at the very bottom of the social structure?
slaves
Sumerians invented the arch for practical purposes. It also showed that they cared about _________.
beauty
What was the Sumerian system of writing called?
Cuneiform
The 49ers beat the Rams last night in the first international NFL game of 2026. Where was this game located?
Melbourne, Australia
Which two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
Where in the city would the farmers live?
On the edge, where land was more plentiful
Sumerians were skilled ____________, able to produce weapons and cups, as well as decorative items, such as mirrors and jewelry.
metalworkers
What material did Sumerians commonly write on?
Clay tablets
How many McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets come in the largest standard U.S. order?
40
What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
Land between rivers
How did a surplus of food lead to the development of different social roles in Sumerian society?
Surplus food meant not everyone had to farm, allowing people to specialize as scribes, craftspeople, soldiers, builders, priests, etc.
Explain how one Sumerian advancement made life easier or helped Sumerian civilization grow.
Answers may vary.
Why was the invention of writing important to the growth of Sumerian civilization?
It allowed Sumerians to keep records, communicate information, preserve laws/stories, etc.
What massive event will take place on Tuesday, November 3rd all across the United States?
Midterm elections