What is "silt" and why was it important for Mesopotamian agriculture?
Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia

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Mathematics
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6th Grade
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Katherine VAUGHN
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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A type of rock used to build walls
A nutrient-rich soil deposited by river floods
A system of writing
2.
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What is irrigation and how did it benefit the Mesopotamians?
A method of transporting water to crops
A form of government
A way of predicting the future
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does "surplus" refer to in the context of ancient civilizations like Mesopotamia?
A shortage of food
An extra amount of goods produced beyond what is needed
A type of currency
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a city-state?
A large farm
An independent city and its surrounding territory
A type of religious building
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What does polytheism mean?
The belief in one god
The study of ancient cultures
The belief in many gods
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a ziggurat?
A type of currency
A massive stepped tower often associated with a temple
A musical instrument
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is cuneiform?
A Mesopotamian form of writing
A shape of a ziggurat
A Mesopotamian weapon
8.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is an epic?
A long poem that tells the story of a heroic figure
A type of building
A religious ritual
9.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the role of a scribe in Mesopotamian society?
To lead military expeditions
To record laws, transactions, and stories
To construct buildings
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