Mesopotamia: Transition from Villages to Cities
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What was the main source of Sumer's prosperity?

  • The surplus of food and economy
  • The well-developed metalwork industry
  • The widespread use of ox-driven plows
  • The advanced irrigation systems (correct)

    • Which feature characterized the city of Ur as a prosperous place?

  • The daily rituals and sacrifices performed at the temple
  • The use of barter in the city's bazaar for making purchases
  • The presence of skilled artisans producing valuable goods (correct)
  • The large number of wealthy families living in two-story houses

    • What was the primary role of temple priests in Sumerian society?

  • Governing the early governments of Sumer
  • Managing irrigation systems for crop success (correct)
  • Ruling as military leaders after 3000 B.C.
  • Promoting cultural diffusion and exchange of products and ideas

    • Which aspect of Sumerian society allowed women to hold property and join the priesthood?

    <p>The polytheistic religious beliefs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant technological innovation was developed by the Sumerians?

    <p>The invention of cuneiform writing system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the five characteristics of a civilization as per the text?

    <p>Advanced cities, specialized workers, complex institutions, record keeping, advanced technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the economic changes in Mesopotamia villages?

    <p>Advanced irrigation systems and domesticated animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the hub of both government and religious affairs in Sumerian civilizations?

    <p>The temples</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What enabled the production of valuable items in Mesopotamia villages?

    <p>Specialized workers and traders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sumerian scribes introduce to document tax collections, laws, and rituals?

    <p>Cuneiform, stylus, and dramatic events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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