Ancient Mesopotamia Set 1

Front

What is the practice of designing and constructing buildings called?

Back

Architecture

Front

Which term describes a political unit with a city and the surrounding area used for farmland?

Back

City-state

Front

What is the world's first system of writing known as?

Back

Cuneiform

Front

What is the main purpose of canals? Options: To provide drinking water, To serve as human-made waterways, To create natural habitats for animals, To prevent flooding the city-states

Back

To serve as human-made waterways

Front

What is a chariot used for in ancient times? Options: Farming, Battle, Fishing, Cooking

Back

Battle

Front

How does bartering differ from using money?

Back

Bartering involves trading goods and services directly

Front

Why might a civilization develop a system of writing like Cuneiform?

Back

To record trade and laws

Front

What role did cavalry play in ancient military strategies?

Back

They provided fast and mobile attack forces

Front

What might be the impact of a growing population on a city-state?

Back

Increased demand for resources

Front

How does a society differ from a civilization?

Back

A society is a group of people living together in a community, while a civilization includes society, culture, and way of life in a region.