Mesopotamia Flashcard

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What was the primary purpose of a ziggurat in Sumerian society?

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A religious temple for worship

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Which of the following best describes the social class structure in Sumer? A classless society with equal rights for all, A society divided into nobles, commoners, and slaves, A society where everyone was a farmer, A society ruled by merchants

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A society divided into nobles, commoners, and slaves

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What was the role of the king in Mesopotamian monarchy?

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To act as a military leader and lawmaker

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Which two rivers were crucial to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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Which of the following was a significant invention of the Sumerians?
The wheel, The printing press, The steam engine, The airplane

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The wheel

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How did the Sumerians use cuneiform?

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As a writing system for record-keeping

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Identify one major Sumerian invention and its impact on society: The plow, which improved agricultural efficiency, The computer, which advanced technology, The telephone, which improved communication, The car, which revolutionized transport.

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The plow, which improved agricultural efficiency.

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What farming technique did Mesopotamians develop to manage water from the rivers?

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Irrigation systems

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Which group in Sumerian society was responsible for maintaining the ziggurats?

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Priests

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How did the geography of Mesopotamia influence its agricultural practices?

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The flat plains and river valleys were ideal for farming.

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