Question

Which geographic factors contributed to the decline of Sumer?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
Irrigation of the crops led to salinization of the soil.

B.
Sumer was located on a flat plain that provided no natural barriers to invasion.

C.
Mountains made agriculture difficult.

D.
The land became too swampy to grow adequate crops.

Answer 1

i think b

Answer 2

More than one answer?

btw No direct answers ;P

Answer 3

yes more than one

Answer 4

a,b i think

Answer 5

A is Correct, B is correct but there are 1 more so any ideas?

Answer 6

and d

Answer 7

?

Answer 8

Yes Correct (:

Answer 9

thx @Awolflover1

Answer 10

yw!

Answer 11

What was the purpose of ziggurats in Sumer?

A.
They were monuments to previous kings.

B.
They were homes for wealthy Sumerians.

C.
They were temples for gods and goddesses.

D.
They were conduits for water transport.

i think c

@Awolflover1

Answer 12

Yep!

Answer 13

Where was the most famous ziggurat?

A.
Lagash

B.
Uruk

C.
Ur

D.
Kish

i think c

Answer 14

yep c:

Answer 15

Which are physical characteristics found in Mesopotamia?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
abundant rainfall

B.
thick forests

C.
river valleys

D.
fertile plateaus

Answer 16

i think a, c, and d

Answer 17

D and C is correct BUT it can't be abundant rainfall

Answer 18

what about b

Answer 19

that is incorrect

Answer 20

What did Sumerians believe?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A.
The Sumerians believed the gods were powerful and unpredictable.

B.
The Sumerians believed it was their responsibility to keep the gods happy.

C.
The Sumerians believed in many gods.

D.
Sumerians believed the gods wanted them to be happy.

i think a,b and c

Answer 21

sorry went away for a min my mom got mad ;_;

Answer 22

for what?

Answer 23

cuz i didn't tell her i have an essay ._. ...and it was due yesterday and i didn't have much time PLUS i didn't start it yet ;-;

but anyways let me look at this question

Answer 24

ok

Answer 25

How did the Sumerians sign their names?

A.
with a carved seal

B.
with a fingerprint in clay

C.
with the tip of a feather

D.
with the dye from berries

i think its c or a

Answer 26

okay on top is correct

and A is correct on that one C:

Answer 27

Which describes Sumerian writing?

A.
cuneiform

B.
hieroglyphics

C.
scribing

D.
calligraphy

i think its either a or c

Answer 28

i want to say D

Answer 29

A is correct

Answer 30

:^D

Answer 31

Which describes a city-state?

A.
a region of farmers who organize the local trade center

B.
an urban center with a government and defensive fortifications

C.
a city whose government answers to a state or provincial government

D.
an independent city with political control over the surrounding area

i want to say either b or d

Answer 32

D is correct

Answer 33

Which Akkadian ruler built a large army and conquered land to form one of the world's first empires?

A.
Akkad

B.
Gilgamesh

C.
Sargon

D.
Babylon

Answer 34

i want to say d

Answer 35

or c

Answer 36

C is Correct C:

Answer 37

XD

Answer 38

Who had the skill to do writing for others in Sumer?

A.
the high priest

B.
a scribe

C.
the emperor

D.
women

i want to say a or c

Answer 39

a and c are incorrect

Answer 40

i want to say B now!

Answer 41

yep correct

Answer 42

What do polytheists believe?

A.
There is only one god.

B.
There is no god.

C.
There is more than one god.

D.
There are two gods.

i want t say a or b

Answer 43

A is correct cx

Answer 44

Which of the world's oldest pieces of literature tells the story of a legendary Sumerian hero and priest-king?

A.
Iliad

B.
Epic of Gilgamesh

C.
Ode to Babylon

D.
Tale of Sargon

i want to say a or d

Answer 45

or b

Answer 46

B is correct

Answer 47

What ancient region's name can be translated "land between the rivers?

A.
Babylonia

B.
Sumer

C.
Akkad

D.
Mesopotamia

Answer 48

i want to say c

Answer 49

Nope it can't be Akkad

Answer 50

i want to say A

Answer 51

Babylonia? Incorrect!

Answer 52

its d

Answer 53

yep!

Answer 54

What is Hammurabi best known for?

A.
the first known written code of law

B.
the Hanging Gardens

C.
establishing the world's first empire

D.
introducing a new religion to his people

i want to say a

Answer 55

yes c:

Answer 56

i think i done that question before

Answer 57

Which of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World did Nebuchadnezzar have built for his wife?

A.
Great Pyramid at Giza

B.
Ishtar Gates

C.
Euphrates Dam

D.
Hanging Gardens of Babylon

i think b or c

Answer 58

Incorrect

Answer 59

now i want to say D

Answer 60

yep !

Answer 61

thx thats all

Answer 62

i gave you a medal and became a fan

Answer 63

You're Welcome :-)

and I fanned Back ^_^

Answer 64

X^D

Answer 65

thx