Mesopotamia Quiz

What does the word 'Mesopotamia' mean in Greek?

• Land of the Gods

• City of Gold

• Between Two Rivers

• Mountainous Region

Which ancient region is now known as Iraq?

• Iran

• Greece

• Egypt

• Syria

Which civilization is credited with the invention of writing?

• Mesopotamian

• Indus Valley

• Greek

• Egyptian

Which ancient empire was the first to be established in Mesopotamia?

• Persian Empire

• Akkadian Empire

• Babylonian Empire

• Assyrian Empire

What is the name of the southeastern part of Mesopotamia by the Persian Gulf?

• Assyria

• Babylon

• Akkad

• Sumer

Which ancient philosopher is believed to have studied in Mesopotamia?

• Socrates

• Plato

• Thales of Miletus

• Aristotle

What is the name of the world's oldest story that originated in Mesopotamia?

• The Odyssey

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• The Iliad

• The Aeneid

Which occupation was initially held by women in Mesopotamia?

• Scribe

• Healer

• Fisherman

• Priest

Which ancient culture of southern Mesopotamia practiced the scientific hypothesis and created the written word?

• Akkadian

• Babylonian

• Assyrian

• Sumerian

What type of structure are the temples in Mesopotamian cities well known for?

• Ziggurat

• Dome

• Pyramid

• Obelisk