Ancient Mesopotamian Religion, Achievements, Social Class and Economy Quiz

What was a popular sport in Mesopotamia?

• football
• boxing
• hockey
• wrestling

The religion of Ancient Mesopotamia was ______________.

• Monotheistic
• Polytheistic

What was the most common type of exchange of goods in Mesopotamia?

• Bartering
• Stealing
• Borrowing

What were the FIRST type of coins made of in Mesopotamia?

• metal
• clay
• wood

True or False Mesopotamian coins eventually were made of metal and represented certain amounts of grain.

• True
• False

Name TWO natural resources that the Ancient Mesopotamians had in their area that they would trade to other people?

What is the name of this building?

• Sumerian
• Pyramid of Giza
• Ziggurat

Select the statements that are true about this building.

• It was used for prayer and worship of the gods
• The priests lived in them
• They were step pyramids
• Every City-State had one built in the center

What resources did the ancient Mesopotamians not have that they had to travel far to get? (3)

• wood
• metal
• stone
• mud bricks

Complete the sentence: The technology of ____________________ required early farmers to control water from rivers and lakes to use for their crops.

• Barter
• Irrigation
• Wheels