What professions could communities specialize in due to a stable food supply?

• Mining, fishing, and hunting

• Farming, trade, and craftsmanship

• Sailing, weaving, and pottery

• Teaching, writing, and painting

What did the exchange of goods, ideas, and technologies in Mesopotamia lead to?

• Isolation

• Economic growth and cultural advancements

• Decline in population

• Environmental degradation

Who formed the lowest rung of society in Mesopotamia?

• Nobles

• Free citizens

• Slaves

• Priests

To whom were ziggurats dedicated?

• Their respective Gods

• Their ancestors

• Their kings

• Their warriors

What were cylinder seals used for?

• To create impressions on clay tablets, documents, and artworks

• To seal food containers

• To decorate clothing

• To mark territory boundaries

Who invented cuneiform?

• Egyptians

• Greeks

• Sumerians

• Romans

What shape were the marks used in cuneiform writing?

• Circular

• Square

• Wedge-shaped

• Triangular

What does the Epic of Gilgamesh provide insights into?

• Economic systems

• Political systems

• Values, beliefs, and social structures

• Technological advancements

Who held significant influence in the administration of city-states?

• Warriors

• Priests

• Merchants

• Farmers

What is cuneiform?

• A type of pottery

• A form of government

• One of the earliest writing systems

• A style of architecture