Ancient Mesopotamia Assessment PDF

Ancient Mesopotamia Assessment 1. What is Mesopotamia often called due to its historical significance? a. The Land Between Rivers b. The Cradle of Civilization c. The Ancient Kingdom d. The First Empire 2. Which two rivers formed the boundaries of ancient Mesopotamia? a. Nile and Tigris b. Euphrate...

Ancient Mesopotamia Assessment 1. What is Mesopotamia often called due to its historical significance? a. The Land Between Rivers b. The Cradle of Civilization c. The Ancient Kingdom d. The First Empire 2. Which two rivers formed the boundaries of ancient Mesopotamia? a. Nile and Tigris b. Euphrates and Indus c. Tigris and Euphrates d. Ganges and Euphrates 3. What was the main purpose of Hammurabi's Code? a. To record religious beliefs b. To track trade routes c. To list military conquests d. To establish law and order 4. What type of writing system did the Mesopotamians develop? a. Hieroglyphics b. Sanskrit c. Alphabet d. Cuneiform 5. Which social group held the most power in Mesopotamian society? a. Merchants b. Farmers c. Rulers and priests d. Artisans 6. What was the main economic activity in Mesopotamia? a. Agriculture b. Mining c. Fishing d. Hunting 7. How did Mesopotamians primarily conduct trade? a. Using gold coins b. Through bartering c. With paper money d. Using silver pieces 8. What major invention helped revolutionize transportation in Mesopotamia? a. The sail b. The compass c. The wheel d. The cart 9. What type of government system did Mesopotamian cities have? a. Democracy b. Republic c. Empire d. City-states 10. What role did religion play in Mesopotamian society? a. Minor importance b. Political only c. Crucial in daily life d. Military purposes 11. Who were at the bottom of Mesopotamian social structure? a. Farmers b. Artisans c. Laborers d. Slaves 12. What was one of the main crops grown in Mesopotamia? a. Rice b. Barley c. Corn d. Potatoes 13. How many laws were included in Hammurabi's Code? a. 182 laws b. 382 laws c. 282 laws d. 482 laws 14. What helped make the land between the rivers fertile? a. Regular flooding b. Volcanic ash c. Forest coverage d. Mountain runoff 15. What was the primary purpose of temples in Mesopotamian cities? a. Markets b. Schools c. Government offices d. Religious worship 16. What allowed Mesopotamians to support larger populations? a. Food surpluses b. Military conquest c. Foreign trade d. Natural resources 17. Which profession was responsible for keeping trade records? a. Merchants b. Scribes c. Priests d. Farmers 18. What principle was central to Hammurabi's Code of justice? a. Forgiveness b. An eye for an eye c. Community service d. Monetary fines 19. How did priests maintain their power in society? a. Through military force b. Through wealth c. Through religious ceremonies d. Through farming 20. What was the main purpose of developing writing in Mesopotamia? a. To write stories b. To record trade c. To create art d. To send messages