Unit 7 Assessment- Ancient Sumer

What does it mean to have a stable food supply

• the king and his army are well fed

• there is enough food for all people

• they buy from other groups or trade with other kingdoms to get food

• it gets food by hunting and fishing

What does "social structure" mean

• the way a civilization is organized
• how much in taxes a king collects from each class
• the way scribes record social events
• how much government treats the lower classes

What type of house would a government officials and nobles live in

• a small house on the bank of the river

• a mud-brick house on the outskirts of the city

• a large luxurious house in the center of the city

• in an apartment in the royal palace

Who would live in small mud-brick houses on the edge of the city?

• enslaved people
• traders
• potters
• farmers and fishermen

What did the plow do?

• add strength and beauty to buildings

• allow for quicker planting of seeds

• helped move goods great distances

• used to move armies

Which of the following was NOT a duty of the king

• record contracts

• lead the army

• enforce the law

• have temples built

How did most people in Sumer become enslaved?

• they were born into slavery
• they were bought and traded from other empires
• they were enemies that were captured in war
• they were punished for crimes

The middle class in Sumerian social structure would include which group of people?

• kings
• priests
• slaves
• artisans

A craftsperson is called this:

• a trader
• an artisan

• a scribe

• a merchant

Why was the king so powerful in Ancient Sumer

• he was supported by the gods
• he cared most about poor people
• he consulted with wise advisers
• he wanted everyone to be happy