1. Mesopotamian city-states grew between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers because
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1. Mesopotamian city-states grew between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers because this area
a. was blessed by the gods.
b. was the only place far enough from mountain tribes to be considered safe.
c. was the ideal spot for both defense and arable land.
d. had been the birthplace of ancient cities far before Mesopotamia.
2. A myth, in the historical sense, is
a. something the speaker believes to be untrue although many others believe in it.
b. a story passed down orally from one generation to the next.
c. a system of beliefs, rituals, and standards of conduct.
d. a legend based on actual events in human history.
3. The common Sumerian came into contact with the gods through
a. daily prayer to household shrines.
b. weekly offerings at the city temple.
c. their statues during festivals and ritual processions.
d. sermons delivered by temple priests
Explanation / Answer
1. Option C is correct. The small tribes living in the hills were moved to the plains between Tigris and Euphrates due to agriculture and water shortage in the hill area. There was not enough land and for farming and very little rain for the tribes to grow crops in the hill area. The plains between Tigris and Eupharates provided them unoccupied land and water making life much easier for the tribes live at. The tribes were able to create a civilization by working with each other to provide food, water and shelter for their people. By working together they went from small villages to towns and cities.
2. Option a is correct.
3. Option a is correct. Sumerians believed that their role in the universe was to serve the gods. They devoted much of their time to ensuring their favor with the gods with worship, prayer, and sacrifice. The temple was the center of worship. Each city usually had a large temple dedicated to their patron god. Each family had little clay figures of its own household gods for daily prayer.
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