Mesopotamia - Ancient Mesopotamia 101 Nat Geo

Where does the story of civilization itself begin according to the text?

• Greece

• Egypt

• Mesopotamia

• Rome

What made Mesopotamia ideal for agriculture?

• Its rich soil and steady supply of fresh water

• Its dry climate

• Its mountainous terrain

• Its location near the sea

Around how many years ago did agricultural settlements in Mesopotamia develop into some of the world's first cities? (a)  

• 3,100 years ago
• 4,000 years ago
• 6,000 years ago
• 12,000 years ago

Which empire unified the city-states of Mesopotamia before they broke apart into Assyria and Babylon?

• The Persian Empire

• The Akkadian Empire

• The Roman Empire

• The Egyptian Empire

The Babylonians developed a _____ mathematical system.

• Base 60

• Base 99

• Base 0

• Base 30

What was the writing system developed in Mesopotamia called in modern times?

• Hieroglyphics

• Alphabetic

• Cuneiform

• Pictographic

Who conquered Babylon in 539 BC?

• Julius Caesar

• Cyrus the Great

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Alexander the Great

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

• To serve as temples for worship

• To store grain and other goods

• To act as observatories for studying the stars

• To protect the city from invaders

Which of the following rivers was crucial in the development of Mesopotamia?

• The Nile River

• The Amazon River

• The Tigris River

• The Mississippi River

What is the term used to describe the form of writing that involved pressing a reed into wet clay to create symbols in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Alphabetic writing

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Pictographs