Ancient sumner
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- Q1Which ancient civilization developed the first system of writing known as cuneiform?Ancient SumeriansAncient ChineseAncient GreeksAncient Egyptians30s
- Q2What ancient civilization is known for developing a sophisticated system of irrigation to support agriculture in a desert environment?Ancient EgyptiansAncient SumeriansAncient IncasAncient Aztecs30s
- Q3
The most populated areas of ancient Sumner became political units called city-states.
True
False
30s - Q4
The social hierarchy included three main sections:
Nobles, Plebes, Scientists
Nobles, Commoners, Slaves
30s - Q5
____________ was practiced by the Sumerians.
This was the worship of many gods.
Monotheism
Polytheism
30s - Q6
Each city-state had its own local god for protection.
False
True
30s - Q7
Priests performed __________ to help bring good favor to the land and its people.
hip-hop dances
meditations
rain prayers
ceremonies
30s - Q8
_________ form of writing consisted of wedge-shaped symbols etched on clay tablets.
The cuniform
script
katakana
hieroglyphics
30s - Q9
Sumarians developed
______________ for transportation and trade.
planes
sailboats
30s - Q10
Sumarian states were ruled by ______.
Presidents
Priests
Kings
Governers
30s - Q11
__________, a famous emperor from the city of Akkad, north of Sumer, defeated all of Sumer and ruled for 50 years.
Sargon
Gilgamesh
30s - Q12
Geographically, Ancient Sumeria developed in what is now Southern Iraq.
True
False
30s