6.08 Sumerian Society

How did the organization of Sumerian society effect society in general?

• Upper class controlled the economy, while the lower class worked.

• The lower class ruled, while the upper class supported them.

Sargon the Great was best known for leading which ancient civilization?

• Akkad

• Egypt

• Gupta

• Kush

This is a map of the Middle East. Which number correctly identifies the location of the Hittite Empire?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Why was Nineveh historically significant?

• It was the trading center of the Akkadian Empire.

• It was the largest port of the Babylonian Empire.

• It was the largest city in the Assyrian Empire.

How did the civilization of Babylon impact the civilization of Assyria?

• Babylon was a wealthy trading partner of Assyria.

• Many of Assyria's cultural roots came from Babylon.

• Babylon invaded and destroyed much of Assyria.

This chart shows how different civilizations led to others. Which civilization completes this chart?

• Assyria

• Sumer

• Gupta

• Han Dynasty

Which civilization is an Ancient Middle East Civilization?

• Gupta Empire

• Hittite Empire

• Shang Dynasty

• Tang Dynasty

Why did Sumerian rulers claim they were chosen by the gods?

• to make sure people had freedom of religion

• to place themselves in a higher social class than Sumerian priests

• to prove that they were equal to everyone else

• To encourage people to obey them as part of their religious duty

Which theory best explains why Kings came before Priests in the Sumerian social class?

• Priests received messages indicating the next king

• Priests were simply messengers of the Gods

• Kings proclaimed they were chosen by the Gods.

The religions of Mesopotamia were all built upon which concept?

• reincarnation

• polytheism

• monotheism

• semitheism