1) Why was Mesopotamia ideal for farming? a) it was located between two rivers b) It was located on the Persian Gulf c) It contained a diverse group of people d) It contained a vast amount of natural resources 2) How did the use of irrigation affect life for the Mesopotamians? a) It caused them to move into the desert b) It made the rivers easier to navigate c) It allowed them to produce a surplus of food d) It protected their fields from flooding 3) Which of the following were ways the Mesopotamians interacted with the environment to improve society? a) The built dams to make the rivers move faster b) The created building bricks from clay from the riverbanks c) The used rivers as barriers from invading peoples d) They used irrigation to make grazing areas for cattle and sheep e) They mined nearby mountains for gold to make into tools. 4) Why was Sargon important in history? a) He was the first military leader to use chariots. b) He established the worlds first empire. c) He conquered the Akkadians for the Sumerian Empire d) He defeated Gilgamesh to control Mesopotamia. 5) Why was religion so important to Sumerians? a) They spread their religion to other areas through trade. b) They believed their gods were responsible for natural events. c) They competed with different city-states for the favor of their gods. d) They based their decisions about planting on the dates of religious holidays. 6) Why was the development of writing important to government officials? a) It documented different stories and poems. b) It allowed them to print currency and coins. c) It encouraged the public to educate their children. d) It allows them to keep records of tax collected. 7) Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities a) The development of the calendar. b) The development of bronze tools c) the invention of the clock d) the domestication of animals. 8) For what purpose were cylinder seals used in Sumer? a) to sculpt objects our of ivory and wood. b) to sign documents and decorate objects. c) to design houses and temples d) to engrave gems and blend metals.

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