Ancient Mesopotamia Quiz
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Cuneiform is a system of writing developed by the ______ that used wedge-shaped marks.

Sumerians

Polytheism is a belief in more than one ______.

god

A scribe is a person who copies or writes out ______.

documents

A city-state is a city that ______ itself and its surrounding territory.

<p>governs</p> Signup and view all the answers

A caravan is a group of merchants traveling together for ______.

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A tribute is a payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of ______.

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A surplus is an amount that is left over after a ______ has been met.

<p>need</p> Signup and view all the answers

Nineveh was the capital of the ______ empire.

<p>Assyrian</p> Signup and view all the answers

An epic is a long poem that records the deeds of a legendary or real ______.

<p>hero</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Assyrian army was well-trained and disciplined, numbering around ______ soldiers in battle.

<p>50,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Cuneiform

A system of writing using wedge-shaped marks in clay.

Polytheism

Belief in many gods.

Scribe

A writer or record keeper.

City-state

A city that controls its own territory.

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Caravan

A group of travelers, often merchants.

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Tribute

Payment to a ruler as a sign of respect.

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Surplus

An extra amount.

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Nineveh

Assyrian capital and early library city.

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Province

Political district in an empire.

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Silt

Fertile soil.

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