Sumerian City-States

Question 1

What was the importance of The Epic of Gilgamesh?

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It is one of the earliest known pieces of literature.

Question 2

Which Sumerian invention was based on their knowledge of astronomy?

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calendar

Question 3

The pyramid shows how Sumerian social classes were organized.

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They had influence with the gods.

Question 4

Which had the biggest impact on economic growth in Sumerian city-states?

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trading between city-states

Question 5

Which duties was shared by both kings and priests in Sumer?

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collecting taxes

Question 6

Who led Sumer’s theocracy?

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priests

Question 7

What metal did Sumerians learn to use?

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bronze

Question 8

Which was a Sumerian religious practice?

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The people of Sumer were polytheistic.

Question 9

Which of the following groups of people were a part of the lower class of Sumerian society?

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farmers and artisans

Question 10

What Sumerian tools were made from bronze?

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plows

Sumerian City-States Answers