Sumer (3500 – 2300 BCE) Fertile Crescent (Mesopotamia) Quiz
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Why was Mesopotamia settled?

  • Due to its strategic location for military defense
  • For its abundant mineral resources
  • Because of the flat fertile land provided by the Tigris and Euphrates rivers (correct)
  • To access advanced technology and knowledge

    • Why was Sumer referred to as 'a collection of independent city-states'?

  • Because of the geographical separation of the city-states
  • As each city-state had its own specific god/goddess, king, laws, army, and government (correct)
  • Due to the presence of multiple independent kingdoms within Sumer
  • Because each city-state had its own unique language and culture

    • What is the significance of cuneiform in Sumerian civilization?

  • It served as a tool for agricultural planning and management
  • It was employed for astronomy and celestial observations
  • It was used for religious rituals and ceremonies
  • It enabled the Sumerians to track trade and write laws (correct)

    • What was the role of a scribe in Sumerian society?

    <p>To record laws and maintain records for the Sumer civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which major invention was used for pottery and transportation in Sumer?

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

    What was the primary purpose of settling in Mesopotamia?

    <p>To take advantage of the fertile land ideal for farming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the development of trade in Babylon?

    <p>Its strategic location on the Euphrates River, connecting the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Hammurabi's code of laws aim to achieve?

    <p>Establishing the first written laws applying to everyone in his empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technological advantage did the Assyrians gain from the Hittites?

    <p>Knowledge of how to produce and use strong iron weapons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the Chaldeans also referred to as the Neo-Babylonians?

    <p>They rebuilt the city of Babylon and made it their capital</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Nebuchadnezzar known for?

    <p>Conquering Jerusalem and building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of iron for the Assyrians?

    <p>It allowed them to create strong weapons, giving them a military advantage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Sargon accomplish during his rule over the Akkadians?

    <p>Uniting the Sumerian city-states and creating the first empire</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did many ancient Mesopotamians perform daily ceremonies and sacrifices?

    <p>To please the many gods and goddesses believed to control all aspects of life</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a notable feature of Hammurabi's code of laws?

    <p>Punishments were intended to match the crime, following the principle of 'an eye for an eye'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was an important resource that made Babylon a center of trade?

    <p>Its strategic location on a major trade route connecting the Persian Gulf and Mediterranean Sea</p> Signup and view all the answers

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