Which of the following contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians?
a standing army of many soldiers
the formation of alliances with other city states
a series of highly strategic army leaders
the development of bronze to make weapons
All of the above contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians.
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The formation of alliances with other city-states was the primary factor that contributed to the increased economic and military power of the Sumerians.
How did the Sumerians increase food production? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia.
They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia.
They imported new types of crops from Europe.
They imported new types of crops from Europe.
They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
They relied solely on slave labor to increase food production.
The correct answers are:
- They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
- They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
Which statements best describe the status of women in Sumerian society? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Women were often military leaders.
The correct answers are:
- Generally, women held less power than men.
- Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Which Sumerian innovation that was created for everyday use could also be used for artistic expression?
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Responses
cuneiform
cuneiform
irrigation
irrigation
seed funnels
seed funnels
wheels
Cuneiform is the correct answer.
Which statement best describes Sumerian religion?
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Responses
They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods.
They believed that anyone could communicate with the gods.
They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs.
They believed that the gods did not interfere in human affairs.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.
They worshipped one all-powerful God.
They worshipped one all-powerful God.