Question 1

Which of the following would be most descriptive of Sumerian religion?

Accepted Answer

A) Their many gods were all male. 
B) All gods were free of human characteristics. 
C) Sumerian gods existed within a human imposed hierarchy. 
D) Sumerian gods existed without intervening at all in human lives. 
E) Sumerian religion has been described as paternalistic. 
A) Their many gods were all male. 
B) All gods were free of human characteristics. 
C) Sumerian gods existed within a human imposed hierarchy. 
D) Sumerian gods existed without intervening at all in human lives. 
E) Sumerian religion has been described as paternalistic.

Question 2

Term for identification: Sumerians

Accepted Answer

The term "Sumerians" refers to the ancie

Question 3

After a succession of civilizations ruled over Mesopotamia, which group was the most enduring and ultimate victor?

Accepted Answer

A) Amorites. 
B) Hittites. 
C) New Babylonians. 
D) Assyrians. 
E) Persians. 
A) Amorites. 
B) Hittites. 
C) New Babylonians. 
D) Assyrians. 
E) Persians.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Sumerian language, as set down in...

Question 5

The Sumerians' religion, like most other ancient civilizations,  believed in ____________________, which comes from the Greek language and means "many gods".

Accepted Answer

The answer of The Sumerians' religion, like most other ancient...

Question 6

As civilizations grew and societies became more sophisticated, what sorts of specialized labor would be necessary to sustain the population and earn a living?

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the observation th

Question 7

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 8

Sumerian accomplishments were many and substantial, but perhaps the most enduring and important is the development of which of the following?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

____________________ was the worst of all offenses between a husband and wife in Sumer.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ____________________ was the worst of all offenses...

Question 10

Numerically, the largest portion of the Sumerian population would be found in which class?

Accepted Answer

A) nobility. 
B) freemen. 
C) slaves. 
D) priests. 
E) Both C and D. 
A) nobility. 
B) freemen. 
C) slaves. 
D) priests. 
E) Both C and D.

Question 11

The rulers of Mesopotamia used which form of government to rule their kingdoms and empires?

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 12

Mesopotamia is a Greek term for "Land between the Rivers."  The two major rivers associated with Mesopotamia are the ____________________ and ____________________ rivers.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Mesopotamia is a Greek term for "Land...

Question 13

Which factors listed below helped lead to the decline of ancient Mesopotamia?

Accepted Answer

A) environmental degradation. 
B) population growth that outpaced agricultural production. 
C) the lack of any clear leadership in Babylon. 
D) Both B and C. 
E) Both A and B. 
A) environmental degradation. 
B) population growth that outpaced agricultural production. 
C) the lack of any clear leadership in Babylon. 
D) Both B and C. 
E) Both A and B.

Question 14

What was the Mesopotamian concept of time?

Accepted Answer

A) static. 
B) in flux. 
C) tangible. 
D) elusive. 
E) cyclic. 
A) static. 
B) in flux. 
C) tangible. 
D) elusive. 
E) cyclic.

Question 15

What was the main purpose for marriage in Sumerian society?

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 16

In which part of the world were the earliest towns and cities located?

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 17

What options in society were available to women under the rule of Hammurabi and his code of law?

Accepted Answer

A) could divorce. 
B) could enter into a contract. 
C) could gain custody of her children. 
D) could own property. 
E) All of the options are correct. 
A) could divorce. 
B) could enter into a contract. 
C) could gain custody of her children. 
D) could own property. 
E) All of the options are correct.

Question 18

Term for identification: Fertile crescent

Accepted Answer

The term "Fertile Crescent" refers to a

Question 19

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurat?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the early Sumerian civilization.

Accepted Answer

Answers would include the deve

Exam 2: Mesopotamia

Which of the following would be most descriptive of Sumerian religion?

Term for identification: Sumerians

After a succession of civilizations ruled over Mesopotamia, which group was the most enduring and ultimate victor?

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

The Sumerians' religion, like most other ancient civilizations, believed in ____________________, which comes from the Greek language and means "many gods".

As civilizations grew and societies became more sophisticated, what sorts of specialized labor would be necessary to sustain the population and earn a living?

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

Sumerian accomplishments were many and substantial, but perhaps the most enduring and important is the development of which of the following?

____________________ was the worst of all offenses between a husband and wife in Sumer.

Numerically, the largest portion of the Sumerian population would be found in which class?

The rulers of Mesopotamia used which form of government to rule their kingdoms and empires?

Mesopotamia is a Greek term for "Land between the Rivers." The two major rivers associated with Mesopotamia are the ____________________ and ____________________ rivers.

Which factors listed below helped lead to the decline of ancient Mesopotamia?

What was the Mesopotamian concept of time?

What was the main purpose for marriage in Sumerian society?

In which part of the world were the earliest towns and cities located?

What options in society were available to women under the rule of Hammurabi and his code of law?

Term for identification: Fertile crescent

What was the primary purpose of the ziggurat?

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of the early Sumerian civilization.

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