Mesopotamian Civilization Contributions Quiz

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What was the primary purpose of the plow in Mesopotamian agriculture?

Making pots

Transporting people

Irrigating crops

Turning the soil before planting (correct)

Which river system was utilized by the Sumer for creating canals in Mesopotamia?

Indus River

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers (correct)

Nile River

Amazon River

What was the main function of the wheel in Mesopotamia?

Creating laws

Building canals

Plowing fields

Transporting people and goods (correct)

What type of matters did the Code of Hammurabi cover?

Economic, family, criminal, and civil matters Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Sumer in terms of irrigation compared to other civilizations?

They built canals between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Signup and view all the answers

What principle is the criminal law in Mesopotamia based on?

An eye for an eye Signup and view all the answers

How did astronomers in Mesopotamia name the months of the year?

After the seven observable planets Signup and view all the answers

How were the days of the week named by astronomers in Mesopotamia?

After the seven observable planets Signup and view all the answers

What concept was later adopted by the Greeks to create the Zodiac?

Dividing one year into 12 periods with each named after a constellation Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence for failing to prove a crime accusation in Mesopotamia?

Death penalty Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of the Law of Retribution ('Lex Talionis') mentioned in the text?

'An eye for an eye' principle Signup and view all the answers

Which tool was primarily used for loosening or turning the soil before sowing seeds in Mesopotamia?

The Hoe Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the Sumerian irrigation system from others in Mesopotamia?

Creation of canals to distribute river water Signup and view all the answers

Apart from transportation, what other function did the wheel serve in Mesopotamia?

Tool for pottery-making Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant content of the Code of Hammurabi, besides laws?

Economic provisions Signup and view all the answers

Which river system was crucial for the Sumerians in developing their irrigation system in Mesopotamia?

Tigris and Euphrates Rivers Signup and view all the answers

What is the principle underlying the criminal law in Mesopotamia?

Retribution for crimes Signup and view all the answers

Why did astronomers in Mesopotamia study the movements of the Sun, Moon, and the Stars?

To explain celestial events Signup and view all the answers

How did astronomers in Mesopotamia name the days of the week?

After planets visible in the sky Signup and view all the answers

What division was made by astronomers in Mesopotamia to track time?

Division of the week into 7 days Signup and view all the answers

What distinguished the advanced mathematical concepts in Mesopotamia?

Use of fractions and square roots Signup and view all the answers

Which civilization adopted the tradition of naming months after constellations from Mesopotamian astronomers?

Greeks Signup and view all the answers