Sumer and Mesopotamia Quiz

Floodwaters from melting mountain snow left silt that improved the soil.

How did silt influence the development of civilizations in the Fertile Cresent?

Rich soil and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers created fertile land for farming.

How did geography influence the development of civilizations in the Fertile Crescent?

He standardized coinage and other aspects of the Persian economy.

What is one way the Darius united the Persian empire?

Rulers, officials, and priests; lesser priests, scribes, merchants, and artisans; peasant farmers

Which best decribes the three levels of the Sumerian society?

Warriors who acquired iron technology; Nomads who settled on the upper Tigris

Which characteristics describe the ancient Assyrian civilization? Select all that apply.

Rulers are responible for maintaining justice and order.

Which enduring principle did Hammurabi's Code embody?

Encouraged the use of coins; Set up common weights and measures

Which of the following actions by Darius strengthened the Persian empire by encouraging trade? Select all that apply.

Cuneiform

Which of the following from ancient civilizations in Mesopotamia had the most lasting impact on the world?

The Sumerians

Who is the "they" referred to in the following quotation? "They also established a number system based on six, dividing the hour into 60 minutes and the circle into 360 degrees, as we still do today."

It established laws that created peace and stability.

Why is the Hammurabi's Code a great Babylonian achievement?