The lyre and the drums are examples of what characteristic of civilization?
Art
100
Canals, levees, and reservoirs are all part of...
Irrigation systems
100
Which two inventions helped create a stable food supply?
Irrigation and the plow
200
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of civilization?
a) Trade,
b) Stable food supply,
c) Government,
d) Technology
a) Trade
200
An ancient Sumerian temple is called a...
Ziggurat
200
In the Sumerian social structure, who was at the bottom?
Slaves
300
Heimy was upset because the playground close to her house was in bad condition: the swings and slide were broken. She decided to write a letter to the mayor to ask him to fix it. Which two characteristics of civilizations are shown in this scenario?
Written Language
Government
300
What invention helped the Sumerians plant crops more quickly?
The plow
300
What belief made Sumerian kings so powerful?
The belief that they were chosen by the gods
400
Mr. Sabin and Ms. Ford make sure that order is maintained and rules are followed at the Dever-McCormack. Which characteristic of civilization does this show?
Government
400
If Jayliss were a scribe in Sumer, she would use what type of writing?
Cuneiform
400
Who recorded the laws that people had to follow?
Scribes
500
What is social structure?
When people have different jobs, responsibilities, and levels of status (importance).
500
What invention made it easier to move goods over long distances?
The wheel
500
In the Sumerian social structure, who was at the top?