Sumer Review for Test

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Sumer is found in

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Middle East

Front

What does the term polytheism mean?

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many gods

Front

Who was at the top or most important in the Sumerian society? Options: priests, farmers, artisans, traders

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priests

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Kings often time served as: priests, farmers, artisans, traders

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priests

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The people of Ur worshiped the god:

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nanna

Front

They thought that the ____________ was responsible for creating the world.

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sea snake

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Astronomy means the study of

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stars

Front

What city was famous for its astronomy?

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Babylon

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There is a lot of unpredictable flooding in ancient Sumer

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True

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The ground was covered by ______ when the river flooded and this helped crops.

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silt