Mesopotamia and the Rise of Empires Quiz

Kai, Mia, and David are participating in a school quiz. They are asked, 'What was the main contribution of Mesopotamia to the world?'

• Agriculture

• Pottery

• Writing and taxes

• Metalworking

What was the role of priests in early Mesopotamian cities?

• They were responsible for trade negotiations

• They were the military leaders

• They communicated directly with the gods

• They were the rulers of the city-states

What was the purpose of cuneiform writing in Mesopotamia?

• To write love letters

• To create poetry

• To record transactions

• To draw maps

What was the main role of Hammurabi in the new kingdom of Babylon?

• Military general

• Economic advisor

• Lawmaker

• Religious leader

What was the impact of writing on the social order in Mesopotamia?

• It promoted equality among classes

• It led to the abolition of taxes

• It reduced the power of the kings

• It widened the gap between classes

What was the main reason for the rise of territorial kingdoms in Mesopotamia?

• To promote trade and commerce

• To establish a democratic government

• To create a peaceful society

• To centralize power and control

What was the primary factor that led to the end of the city-state period in Mesopotamia?

• Civil unrest and rebellion

• Economic collapse

• Invasion by foreign empires

• Drought and river course shifts

What geographic feature were all cities in Mesopotamia near?

• Deserts

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Oceans

In Mesopotamia, what were the religious temples called?

• Pyramids

• Ziggurats

• Cuneiform

• Temples

Who was the leader of government in Mesopotamia?

• A king

• A priest

• A god

• A musician