Quiz on Ancient Ur

What is a sump?

• A type of ancient house

• A covered basin for water and sewage

• A method of irrigation

• A type of street in Ur

What was the primary mode of transport for goods in Ur?

• Bicycles

• Horse-drawn carriages

• Donkey-back

• Wheeled carts

What does the presence of narrow winding streets in Ur indicate?

• Presence of large vehicles

• High population density

• Lack of wheeled transport access

• Advanced town planning

Where were drains and clay pipes found in Ur?

• In the inner courtyards of houses

• In the town cemetery

• In public baths

• In the streets

What was the purpose of the sumps in Ur?

• To hold sewage

• To store food

• To provide drinking water

• To channel rainwater

How did people manage household refuse in Ur?

• They burned it

• They buried it

• They swept it into the streets

• They recycled it

What architectural feature provided light in Ur's houses?

• Chimneys

• Doorways opening into courtyards

• Skylights

• Windows

What superstition was associated with a raised threshold in Ur?

• It meant the house was haunted

• It indicated a good harvest

• It brought wealth

• It brought misfortune

What was a common burial practice in Ur?

• Burial in large tombs

• Burial in the streets

• Burial under house floors

• Cremation

What was the significance of the bride's inheritance in Ur?

• It was a sign of wealth

• It was shared equally with her husband

• It was given by her mother

• It was given by her father