Ancient Sumerian Civilizations review

A system of government is one characteristic of………..

• civilization

• society

• groups of people

• the United States

Who in Sumer was responsible for collecting taxes, enforcing laws, and leading the army?

• the king

• governors

• scribes

• generals

The main reason ziggurats were important in Sumerian civilization was because...

• they were expressions of religious belief

• they showed advances in architecture

• they were important marketplaces

• they looked cool

Sumerian scribes etched their writing onto…….

• clay tablets

• papyrus paper

• pieces of stone

• chalkboards

What was the main use of drums, pipes, and lyres?

• Entertainment

• Religious festivals

• Important ceremonies

• Creative expression

An artisan is someone who….

• practices crafts such as metalworking

• does artwork with colorful sand

• writes important papers

• creates weapons and armor

Why is a stable food supply necessary to make a society into a civilization?

• It ensures that the society has food to survive.

• It gives the society food to trade for other goods.

• People use food to make art and writing.

Which Sumerian belief about the king helped to strengthen the social order?

• That he was supported by the gods.

• That he was elected fairly by the people

• That he was chosen by the military leaders

Which of the ancient Sumerians most likely made swords for the army?

• a metalworker

• scribe

• artisan

• governor

When people in a civilization have different social levels and jobs, it is called…

• social structure

• capitalism

• government

• snobby