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Mesopotamia

Quiz by Cathy Erickson

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  • Q1
    Which ancient civilization is known for creating the first known laws, known as the Code of Hammurabi?
    Indus Valley civilization
    Minoan civilization
    Egyptian civilization
    Babylonian civilization
    30s
  • Q2
    What is the term for the geographic area known as the cradle of civilization, which includes Mesopotamia?
    Savannah
    Great Plains
    Fertile Crescent
    Sahara Desert
    30s
  • Q3
    Which of the following was a key contribution of the Mesopotamian civilization to modern society?
    The compass
    The printing press
    Electricity
    The wheel
    30s
  • Q4
    What is the name of the ancient writing system that used pictorial symbols, developed in Mesopotamia?
    Cuneiform
    Runes
    Hieroglyphics
    Latin script
    30s
  • Q5
    Which city-state in ancient Mesopotamia was known for its impressive walls and the famous Hanging Gardens?
    Babylon
    Lagash
    Nineveh
    Uruk
    30s
  • Q6
    Which of the following inventions is attributed to the Sumerians in Mesopotamia?
    The calculator
    The telescope
    The microwave
    The plow
    30s
  • Q7
    Which empire was known for its significant advancements in mathematics and astronomy while thriving in Mesopotamia?
    Babylonian Empire
    Persian Empire
    Byzantine Empire
    Roman Empire
    30s
  • Q8
    What were the large structures built by the Sumerians to serve as temples to their gods called?
    Fortresses
    Monuments
    Ziggurats
    Pyramids
    30s
  • Q9
    What is the primary writing system developed by the Sumerians of Mesopotamia?
    Pictograms
    Hieroglyphics
    Alphabet
    Cuneiform
    30s
  • Q10
    Which of the following rivers is considered one of the two main rivers of Mesopotamia?
    Yangtze River
    Amazon River
    Nile River
    Tigris River
    30s

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