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What is the main reason for the Sumerians using mud in their building constructions?

  • Mud was the only material available in the region.
  • They preferred the natural appearance of mud.
  • Mud was readily available and easy to work with. (correct)
  • They believed mud had special spiritual properties.

    • What is the most likely reason why the author wrote the passage about the Sumerians?

  • To persuade readers to visit the ancient city of Sumer.
  • To inform readers about the history and culture of the Sumerian civilization. (correct)
  • To analyze the reasons behind the Sumerian civilization's downfall.
  • To entertain readers with a historical story of the Sumerians.

    • What does the statement "they made good use of the simple natural resources available to them" suggest about the Sumerian people?

  • They were primarily focused on exploiting natural resources.
  • They were innovative and resourceful in finding solutions. (correct)
  • They were lacking in advanced technology and tools.
  • They were wasteful and careless with their resources.

    • What is the most likely reason the final paragraph of the passage aims to restate the main idea?

    <p>The author wanted to provide a summary for the reader's convenience. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn from the statement "the Sumerian civilization arose because its farmers learned to control flooding"?

    <p>Sumerian farmers were highly skilled and adaptable to challenging conditions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of "arable"?

    <p>Land suitable for growing crops (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What material did Sumerians use to build their cities?

    <p>Mud bricks (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason why the Tigris and Euphrates rivers' flooding was so important to the Sumerians?

    <p>It deposited fertile silt, making the land suitable for agriculture. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used to describe the process of guiding water towards crops?

    <p>Irrigation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a challenge faced by the Sumerians due to the unpredictable flooding of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?

    <p>It made it difficult to predict the availability of water for crops. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Arable land

    Land suitable for growing crops, essential for agriculture.

    Silt

    Nutrient-rich soil deposited by floodwaters, important for farming.

    Irrigation

    The process of guiding water towards crops to enhance growth.

    Mud Bricks

    Building material made from molded mud, baked in the sun.

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    Sumerian Civilization

    The first civilization, emerging around 5500 BCE in present-day Iraq.

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    Sumerian building materials

    The Sumerians used mud to build, showcasing resourcefulness.

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    Purpose of final paragraph

    It restates the main idea of the passage.

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    Cause of river flooding

    The annual flooding was caused by the rainy season.

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    Sumerian civilization and farming

    Farmers learned to control flooding, leading to the Sumerian civilization's rise.

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    Type of passage

    The passage is an informational text meant to educate readers.

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