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Mesopotamia Study Guide: Section 5 Social Studies

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What is the name of the system of laws in Sumer?

Cuneiform
Hammurabi’s Code (correct)
The Code of Hammurabi
Polytheism

Why is government & a system of laws essential to a civilization?

To encourage social inequality; to maintain agricultural practices
To restrict individual freedom; to establish a monarchy
To limit religious influence; to ensure fairness and justice (correct)
To control the economy; to promote polytheism

What is the significance of Hammurabi's code?

It standardized laws and punishments; it brought social and legal reforms (correct)
It established a polytheistic religion; it regulated trade and commerce
It promoted cultural diversity; it invented the cuneiform writing system
It introduced the ziggurat architecture; it improved farming techniques

How was religion practiced in Mesopotamia?

By building ziggurats; through polytheistic beliefs and rituals (C) Signup and view all the answers

What were 2-3 examples of Mesopotamian accomplishments for art/culture?

Development of pottery and jewelry making (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were 2-3 examples of Mesopotamian accomplishments/innovations that helped improve farming?

Introduction of irrigation systems and plowing techniques (C) Signup and view all the answers

Did the Sumerians believe in?

Multiple gods (B) Signup and view all the answers

How do we know religion was important to the Sumerians?

Through their written scriptures (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did the Sumerians honor their gods?

By conducting elaborate rituals and ceremonies (C) Signup and view all the answers

What were the 3 main classes of people in Mesopotamia?

Priests, artisans, merchants (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is food surplus essential to the development of a civilization?

It allows for the growth of population and specialization of labor (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the invention of the wheel?

It facilitated agricultural productivity and transportation (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why did people move to Sumer?

For opportunities in trade and commerce (B) Signup and view all the answers

"Mesopotamia" means:

"Land between two rivers" (D) Signup and view all the answers

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