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Why were the Sumerian communities called city-states?
Why were the Sumerian communities called city-states?
- Because they were small villages with no sovereignty.
- Because they were located in the region of Mesopotamia.
- Because each city was centered around its own temple, which worshipped a particular god or goddess. (correct)
- Because they were part of a large empire ruled by a single king.
What was the primary reason for the settlement of Sumerian city-states around the Tigris and Euphrates?
What was the primary reason for the settlement of Sumerian city-states around the Tigris and Euphrates?
- To avoid conflicts with neighboring city-states.
- To establish trade routes with other civilizations.
- To seek protection from natural disasters.
- To take advantage of the fertile soil deposited by the rivers' nutrient-dense silt. (correct)
Which ancient civilizations were included in the region of Mesopotamia?
Which ancient civilizations were included in the region of Mesopotamia?
- Egypt and Greece
- Sumerians and Akkadians (correct)
- Chinese and Indians
- Romans and Persians
What role did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers play in the development of Sumerian city-states?
What role did the Tigris and Euphrates rivers play in the development of Sumerian city-states?
What characterized the Sumerian city-states in terms of their sovereignty?
What characterized the Sumerian city-states in terms of their sovereignty?
What was the significance of the temples in Sumerian city-states?
What was the significance of the temples in Sumerian city-states?
What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?
What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi?
What led to the construction of the walls in Jericho?
What led to the construction of the walls in Jericho?
Why were rivers and seas significant for ancient empires?
Why were rivers and seas significant for ancient empires?
What were the drawbacks of sea travel for ancient empires?
What were the drawbacks of sea travel for ancient empires?
What was a major challenge in constructing roads during ancient times?
What was a major challenge in constructing roads during ancient times?
Why did settled agriculture lead to the construction of walls around cities like Jericho?
Why did settled agriculture lead to the construction of walls around cities like Jericho?
What type of structure did kings or priests rule from in Sumerian city-states?
What type of structure did kings or priests rule from in Sumerian city-states?
Which god is associated with the city-state of Eridu?
Which god is associated with the city-state of Eridu?
Where were the Sumerian city-states located geographically?
Where were the Sumerian city-states located geographically?
What were the homes of the Sumerians made of?
What were the homes of the Sumerians made of?
What was the significance of Sumerian city-states?
What was the significance of Sumerian city-states?
What was the position of power in Sumerian city-states held by?
What was the position of power in Sumerian city-states held by?
What metal came on the scene around 3000 BC, that was harder and stronger than copper or tin alone?
What metal came on the scene around 3000 BC, that was harder and stronger than copper or tin alone?
What is the significance of roads paved with bronze age technology?
What is the significance of roads paved with bronze age technology?
What made a bronze chisel a splendid tool in ancient times?
What made a bronze chisel a splendid tool in ancient times?
What was the main reason for the introduction of horses during the Bronze Age?
What was the main reason for the introduction of horses during the Bronze Age?
Who led the powerful households in Mesopotamia, mirroring the divine households of their pantheons?
Who led the powerful households in Mesopotamia, mirroring the divine households of their pantheons?
What was the main contribution of Hammurabi, a Mesopotamian king, to his empire?
What was the main contribution of Hammurabi, a Mesopotamian king, to his empire?
What was the primary purpose of the Sumerian language in later times?
What was the primary purpose of the Sumerian language in later times?
How were city-states in Mesopotamia founded according to their beliefs?
How were city-states in Mesopotamia founded according to their beliefs?
How did Mesopotamian kings primarily ascend to the throne?
How did Mesopotamian kings primarily ascend to the throne?
What were the responsibilities of Mesopotamian priests concerning the temple cult?
What were the responsibilities of Mesopotamian priests concerning the temple cult?
What was the significant role of scribes in ancient Mesopotamian culture?
What was the significant role of scribes in ancient Mesopotamian culture?
What was the nature of Mesopotamian religion?
What was the nature of Mesopotamian religion?
Who was favored as the supreme deity by the Babylonian kings later in Mesopotamian history?
Who was favored as the supreme deity by the Babylonian kings later in Mesopotamian history?
Which empire introduced the Akkadian language, which is closely related to Aramaic and Arabic?
Which empire introduced the Akkadian language, which is closely related to Aramaic and Arabic?
Who was the most well-remembered king of the Babylonians, known for writing the first code of laws?
Who was the most well-remembered king of the Babylonians, known for writing the first code of laws?
What did the Assyrians introduce as their own dialect of Akkadian that became the most popular language in the region?
What did the Assyrians introduce as their own dialect of Akkadian that became the most popular language in the region?
What was the Babylonian myth in which Marduk offers to destroy Tiamat, a goddess of chaos?
What was the Babylonian myth in which Marduk offers to destroy Tiamat, a goddess of chaos?
Which empire was responsible for uniting dozens of city-states and had Sargon of Akkad as their greatest king?
Which empire was responsible for uniting dozens of city-states and had Sargon of Akkad as their greatest king?
What language did most people in Mesopotamia speak before the Akkadians introduced their language?
What language did most people in Mesopotamia speak before the Akkadians introduced their language?
'Anu' was known as the fatherly sky god in which civilization?
'Anu' was known as the fatherly sky god in which civilization?
'Enki' was associated with controlling the waters and fertility in which ancient civilization?
'Enki' was associated with controlling the waters and fertility in which ancient civilization?
What did Marduk offer to do to gain supremacy among the Babylonian gods in the ancient myth 'Enuma Elish'?
What did Marduk offer to do to gain supremacy among the Babylonian gods in the ancient myth 'Enuma Elish'?
