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1.For centuries, Mesopotamian politics were influenced a)stable natural environm

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Question

1.For centuries, Mesopotamian politics were influenced

a)stable natural environment

b)Geographical barriers against invasion

c)Women in significant bureaucratic posts

d)The dominance of local individual priest-kings

2

Among the most important inventions of the Sumerians were:

Calendars and standards of measurement

Writing and metallurgy

The potter’s wheel and horse drawn plows

All of the above

Which of the following can NOT be considered part of the legacy of Sumer:

the brewing of beer

mathematics based on the 60 base (sexigesiaml)

the worship of one God

building stepped pyramids

Common to all early civilizations are the following characteristics:

Invention of writing and urbanization

Constant warfare and conquest

Nomadic life and occasional farming

Non of the above

5.

The area of Sumeria was characterized by….

Political unity

Imperial expansion and war

Large kingdoms

Independent city-states

a)stable natural environment

b)Geographical barriers against invasion

c)Women in significant bureaucratic posts

d)The dominance of local individual priest-kings

2

Among the most important inventions of the Sumerians were:

a)

Calendars and standards of measurement

b)

Writing and metallurgy

c)

The potter’s wheel and horse drawn plows

d)

All of the above

Explanation / Answer

Ans 1 d) the dominance of local individual priest kings

The Mesopotamian priest kings had the power because people belived everything belonged to God . They took all the major decisions of the region . There was no king , these priests were the kings.