6GSS U2 Review Quiz (Ancient Civ/Social Hierachies)

What was the main role of Mesopotamian priests?

• Leading armies

• Building ziggurats

• Maintaining balance with the gods through rituals

• Writing laws

In Mesopotamian society, which group had the highest status?

• Farmers

• Kings and priests

• Merchants

• Artisans

Which invention was crucial for Mesopotamian trade and record-keeping?

• The sail

• The chariot

• Writing (cuneiform)

• The plow

How did Mesopotamian women contribute to society?

• By serving as soldiers

• Through roles such as brewing, healing, and business

• Primarily as weavers and potters

• Only through household management

What was the purpose of the ziggurat in Mesopotamian cities?

• A military base

• A place of worship and a symbol of the gods' importance

• A marketplace for trade

• A residence for the king

Mesopotamian kings claimed their power came from:

• Their wealth

• Their conquests

• Their divine connection with the gods

• Their popularity among the people

Which group primarily maintained Mesopotamian records?

• Priests

• Merchants

• Scribes

• Artisans

What was unique about Mesopotamian farmers compared to other social classes?

• They paid taxes in grain to support the government and temples.

• They were considered equal to soldiers in status.

• They were not allowed to participate in religious ceremonies.

• They worked only for their own families.

Mesopotamian laws, such as Hammurabi’s Code, were meant to:

• Maintain peace and reinforce social hierarchies

• Allow for social mobility

• Limit the power of the king

• Enforce equality among all classes

Which of the following best describes Mesopotamian social mobility?

• It was impossible for anyone to move between classes.

• It depended on divine favor or the king's approval.

• Women were more likely to move up the social ladder.

• Farmers frequently became kings.