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Sumerian Civilization Quiz

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Which achievement is NOT associated with the Sumerians?

Introduction of city-state structure

Development of cuneiform

Building pyramids (correct)

Creation of advanced irrigation systems

The Sumerians practiced monotheism, worshiping only one god.

False

What was the primary political structure developed by the Sumerians?

city-state

The Sumerians developed a mathematical system based on the number _____, which influences modern time measurements.

<p>60</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following Sumerian achievements with their descriptions:

<p>Cuneiform = World’s first writing system Ziggurats = Step-temples for worship Irrigation = Advanced water management systems Wheel = Device for transportation and labor</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Sumerian Civilization

Flourished in Southern Mesopotamia (modern Iraq) from 4500 BCE to 1900 BCE.
Invented cuneiform, the world's earliest writing system.
Constructed ziggurats, monumental step-temples, crucial to their religious practices.
Established city-states, including Ur, Uruk, and Lagash, marking an early form of political organization.
Developed sophisticated irrigation systems and the wheel, enhancing agricultural production and transportation.
Created a mathematical system based on 60, profoundly influencing modern timekeeping.
Practiced polytheism, worshipping numerous deities, including Enlil (air god) and Inanna (goddess of love and war).
Experienced a decline due to internal conflicts and conquest by the Akkadians around 2334 BCE.

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Test your knowledge on the Sumerian Civilization, which thrived in Southern Mesopotamia from 4500 BCE to 1900 BCE. Explore their innovations, city-states, and religious practices, including their contributions to writing and agriculture. This quiz will challenge your understanding of one of the earliest civilizations in history.