History Practice Quiz 238

Q1.Where were some individuals buried in Ur?

A. Under the floors of ordinary houses B. In a town cemetery only C. In royal tombs D. Outside the city

Q2.After which BCE did the royal capital of Mari flourish?

A. After 1000 BCE B. After 1500 BCE C. After 2000 BCE D. After 2500 BCE

Q3.Which communities in the kingdom of Mari had both farmers and pastoralists?

A. All communities B. Some communities C. Most communities D. No communities

Q4.What did herders exchange for grain, metal tools, etc.?

A. Grain and metal tools B. Young animals, cheese, leather and meat C. Manure and wool D. Textiles and pottery

Q5.Which nomadic groups filtered into the agricultural heartland through Mesopotamian history?

A. Sumerians and Babylonians B. Akkadians, Amorites, Assyrians and Aramaeans C. Hittites and Egyptians D. Persians and Greeks

Q6.The kings of Mari belonged to which group?

A. Akkadians B. Amorites C. Assyrians D. Aramaeans

Q7.Which god did the kings of Mari raise a temple for, in addition to Mesopotamian gods?

A. Enlil B. Dagan C. Marduk D. Ishtar

Q8.What is the approximate date of the incised shell picture showing an Amorite warrior?

A. c. 3000 BCE B. c. 2600 BCE C. c. 2000 BCE D. c. 1500 BCE

Q9.How did the dress of the Amorite warrior differ from that of the Sumerian warrior?

A. It was similar B. It was typical of Amorites and different from Sumerians C. It was more elaborate D. It included a helmet

Q10.During which period did King Zimrilim rule Mari?

A. 1810-1760 BCE B. 2000-1900 BCE C. 1700-1600 BCE D. 1500-1400 BCE