Government: Ancient Sumer

Who ruled the Sumerian city-states?

• Priests

• Kings

• Merchants

• Farmers

What did the Sumerians believe about their kings?

• They were chosen by the people

• They were chosen by the gods

• They were the strongest warriors

• They were the wealthiest individuals

What was one of the Sumerian kings' most important jobs?

• Leading the army

• Trading with other city-states

• Writing laws

• Farming

What did scribes help with in Sumerian society?

• Building temples

• Recording laws

• Leading armies

• Farming

What was the role of the special group of officials who patrolled the canals?

• To collect taxes

• To look for damage and ensure farmers did not take water illegally

• To lead the army

• To build temples

What did the Sumerian kings build to maintain the city-state?

• Schools

• Temples

• Markets

• Libraries

Who ruled the outlying towns in Sumerian society?

• Kings

• Priests

• Governors

• Merchants

What type of soldiers were included in the Sumerian army?

• Only professional soldiers

• Only temporary citizen-soldiers

• Both professional soldiers and temporary citizen-soldiers

• Only chariot drivers

What did the Sumerians call their large cities?

• City States

• Empires

• Kingdoms

• Villages