Exploring Ancient Mesopotamia

What was the primary function of a ziggurat in Sumerian city-states?

• A marketplace for trade

• A religious temple

• A military fortress

• A residential building

Which of the following is considered the world's first writing system developed by the Sumerians?

• Hieroglyphics

• Latin script

• Cuneiform

• Alphabetic script

What material did the Sumerians primarily use to write cuneiform?

• Papyrus

• Clay tablets

• Parchment

• Stone slabs

Which of the following was a major Sumerian city-state?

• Athens

• Rome

• Ur

• Babylon

What was a key factor in the economic prosperity of Sumerian city-states?

• Isolation from other cultures

• Extensive trade networks

• Lack of natural resources

• Nomadic lifestyle

Which of the following items was commonly traded by the Sumerians?

• Silk

• Spices

• Wool

• Gold

What was the primary purpose of cuneiform writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

• To create art

• To record laws and transactions

• To write poetry

• To communicate with other civilizations

Which of the following best describes the government structure of Sumerian city-states?

• Democracy

• Monarchy

• Theocracy

• Oligarchy

What was a significant outcome of the Sumerians' development of the cuneiform writing system?

• It led to the invention of the printing press

• It allowed for the recording of history and literature

• It replaced all other writing systems

• It was used exclusively for religious texts

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the Sumerian economy?

• Use of currency

• Barter system

• Agricultural surplus

• Industrial manufacturing