History - 3. Mesopotamia

What two things did Mesopotamia help create?

• Writing and taxes

• Farming and trade

• Pottery and metalworking

• Religion and art

What was the main reason for the importance of taxes according to the text?

• To support the king's lifestyle

• To fund religious ceremonies

• To promote equality among citizens

• To ensure a stable social order

Which ancient work of literature features a conflict between country and city?

• The Aeneid

• The Odyssey

• The Iliad

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

What was the role of priests in early Mesopotamian cities?

• Oversee agricultural production

• Manage trade relations

• Lead military expeditions

• Communicate directly with the gods

What was the purpose of cuneiform writing in Mesopotamia?

• Record transactions and agreements

• Create poetry and literature

• Communicate with distant cities

• Perform religious rituals

Who was the famous monarch known for his law code in Babylon?

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

• Ashurbanipal

• Nebuchadnezzar

What was the punishment for a builder whose shoddy building caused a death?

• Public apology

• Payment of a fine

• Banishment from the city

• Execution of the builder's son

Which empire is known for its brutal tactics and efficient army in Mesopotamia?

• Babylonian Empire

• Persian Empire

• Egyptian Empire

• Neo-Assyrian Empire

What was the main reason for the downfall of the Assyrian Empire?

• Natural disasters

• Economic collapse

• Overextension of the empire

• Loss in a battle

What form of political organization did the Assyrians introduce to the world?

• Republic

• Monarchy

• Empire

• Democracy