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What was the main source of Sumer's prosperity?
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?
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?
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?
Which aspect of Sumerian society allowed women to hold property and join the priesthood?
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What significant technological innovation was developed by the Sumerians?
What significant technological innovation was developed by the Sumerians?
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What were the five characteristics of a civilization as per the text?
What were the five characteristics of a civilization as per the text?
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What contributed to the economic changes in Mesopotamia villages?
What contributed to the economic changes in Mesopotamia villages?
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What was the hub of both government and religious affairs in Sumerian civilizations?
What was the hub of both government and religious affairs in Sumerian civilizations?
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What enabled the production of valuable items in Mesopotamia villages?
What enabled the production of valuable items in Mesopotamia villages?
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What did Sumerian scribes introduce to document tax collections, laws, and rituals?
What did Sumerian scribes introduce to document tax collections, laws, and rituals?
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