Question 1

Which of the following would best describe early Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

A)  More people lived in the towns than in the rural areas. 
B)  Most urban jobs could be obtained with little or no educational background. 
C)  While many people were directly or indirectly involved in food production, one of the most important tasks was to obtain a fresh supply of water on a daily basis. 
D)  Slaves were found in al parts of the Sumerian lands. 
E)  Although livestock was plentiful and vegetables could be easily grown, Mesopotamians had to import their grains. 
A)  More people lived in the towns than in the rural areas. 
B)  Most urban jobs could be obtained with little or no educational background. 
C)  While many people were directly or indirectly involved in food production, one of the most important tasks was to obtain a fresh supply of water on a daily basis. 
D)  Slaves were found in al parts of the Sumerian lands. 
E)  Although livestock was plentiful and vegetables could be easily grown, Mesopotamians had to import their grains. C

Question 2

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the early Sumerian civilization.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the development of writing,literature,mathematics,a calendar as well as incessant warfare and could include environmental issues.

Question 3

The Sumerian language,as set down in written,wedge-shaped character form,is known as ____________________.

Accepted Answer

cuneiform

Question 4

Most of Sumerian commerce was based on

Accepted Answer

A)  metals. 
B)  religion. 
C)  ceramics. 
D)  foodstuffs. 
E)  silk. 
A)  metals. 
B)  religion. 
C)  ceramics. 
D)  foodstuffs. 
E)  silk.

Question 5

The earliest towns and cities were found in

Accepted Answer

A)  Southwest Asia. 
B)  East Africa. 
C)  Northern Europe. 
D)  North America. 
E)  South America. 
A)  Southwest Asia. 
B)  East Africa. 
C)  Northern Europe. 
D)  North America. 
E)  South America.

Question 6

Which of the following best explains Sumerian religion?

Accepted Answer

A)  The influence of multiple religions through trade. 
B)  The destructive nature of warfare and a need to explain death. 
C)  The overwhelming peace and ability among the people to contemplate religion. 
D)  The lack of control the people had over the environment, especially when the environment was so important for food production. 
E)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  The influence of multiple religions through trade. 
B)  The destructive nature of warfare and a need to explain death. 
C)  The overwhelming peace and ability among the people to contemplate religion. 
D)  The lack of control the people had over the environment, especially when the environment was so important for food production. 
E)  All of the options are correct.

Question 7

Considered the most important and lasting of the Sumerian accomplishments is/are

Accepted Answer

A)  ziggurats. 
B)  a law code. 
C)  the development of writing. 
D)  mathematics. 
E)  a calendar. 
A)  ziggurats. 
B)  a law code. 
C)  the development of writing. 
D)  mathematics. 
E)  a calendar.

Question 8

____________________ were the usual basis of early agriculture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ were the usual basis of early...

Question 9

The main significance of the Akkadian Empire was that

Accepted Answer

A)  Sumerian culture was spread throughout the Middle East. 
B)  Cuneiform was developed. 
C)  it outlasted other ancient empires. 
D)  it first manufactured bronze. 
E)  the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were finally tamed. 
A)  Sumerian culture was spread throughout the Middle East. 
B)  Cuneiform was developed. 
C)  it outlasted other ancient empires. 
D)  it first manufactured bronze. 
E)  the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers were finally tamed.

Question 10

Explain the significant social issues in Sumer.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Question 11

Which of these statements is the least applicable to the Sumerians?

Accepted Answer

A)  They were the builders of the first large cities. 
B)  They brought Mesopotamia under united rulers as early as 3000 B.C.E. 
C)  They developed a sophisticated writing system. 
D)  Basic geometry is said to stem from them. 
E)  They probably pioneered the use of the wheel for transportation. 
A)  They were the builders of the first large cities. 
B)  They brought Mesopotamia under united rulers as early as 3000 B.C.E. 
C)  They developed a sophisticated writing system. 
D)  Basic geometry is said to stem from them. 
E)  They probably pioneered the use of the wheel for transportation.

Question 12

Sumer was never able to achieve

Accepted Answer

A)  a solid social structure. 
B)  a thriving economy. 
C)  a rigid government with a clear law code. 
D)  a unified political system over all of Mesopotamia. 
E)  It achieved all of the options. 
A)  a solid social structure. 
B)  a thriving economy. 
C)  a rigid government with a clear law code. 
D)  a unified political system over all of Mesopotamia. 
E)  It achieved all of the options.

Question 13

The government in Mesopotamia can best be described as

Accepted Answer

A)  a democracy. 
B)  a theocracy and monarchy. 
C)  complete anarchy. 
D)  an oligarchy. 
E)  a republic. 
A)  a democracy. 
B)  a theocracy and monarchy. 
C)  complete anarchy. 
D)  an oligarchy. 
E)  a republic.

Question 14

Describe the Sumerian decline in the larger context of Mesopotamia.

Accepted Answer

Answers should include a discu

Question 15

The first people to smelt iron were the ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The first people to smelt iron were...

Question 16

For Sumerians,the true reason for marriage was

Accepted Answer

A)  family. 
B)  sex. 
C)  economic prosperity. 
D)  social mobility. 
E)  religious mandate. 
A)  family. 
B)  sex. 
C)  economic prosperity. 
D)  social mobility. 
E)  religious mandate.

Question 17

____________________ were the stepped pyramids in Sumer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ were the stepped pyramids in Sumer....

Question 18

The purpose of the ziggurat was primarily

Accepted Answer

A)  religious. 
B)  economic. 
C)  political. 
D)  ceremonial. 
E)  artistic. 
A)  religious. 
B)  economic. 
C)  political. 
D)  ceremonial. 
E)  artistic.

Question 19

Elaborate on life in Mesopotamia.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Question 20

Describe Sumerian cultural achievements,including religion,writing,literature,and mathematics.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include a discus

Exam 2: Mesopotamia

Which of the following would best describe early Mesopotamia?

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the early Sumerian civilization.

The Sumerian language,as set down in written,wedge-shaped character form,is known as ____________________.

Most of Sumerian commerce was based on

The earliest towns and cities were found in

Which of the following best explains Sumerian religion?

Considered the most important and lasting of the Sumerian accomplishments is/are

____________________ were the usual basis of early agriculture.

The main significance of the Akkadian Empire was that

Explain the significant social issues in Sumer.

Which of these statements is the least applicable to the Sumerians?

Sumer was never able to achieve

The government in Mesopotamia can best be described as

Describe the Sumerian decline in the larger context of Mesopotamia.

The first people to smelt iron were the ____________________.

For Sumerians,the true reason for marriage was

____________________ were the stepped pyramids in Sumer.

The purpose of the ziggurat was primarily

Elaborate on life in Mesopotamia.

Describe Sumerian cultural achievements,including religion,writing,literature,and mathematics.

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