History Ancient Mesopotamia MCQ Test 5

1. What is the Sumerian term for a stepped pyramid structure with a temple at the top, often dedicated to a specific deity?

2. What is the term for the wedge-shaped marks used in cuneiform writing to represent words or syllables?

3. Which Mesopotamian city was known for its impressive library containing a vast collection of cuneiform tablets?

4. Which ancient Mesopotamian city is associated with the biblical story of the Tower of Babel?

5. Which ancient Mesopotamian ruler is associated with the construction of the city of Babylon and the Hanging Gardens?

6. Which empire conquered and unified the city-states of Mesopotamia in the 18th century BCE?

7. What is the term used to describe the wedge-shaped writing system of ancient Mesopotamia?

8. Which Mesopotamian deity was associated with wisdom and writing?

9. Which ancient Mesopotamian city was home to the legendary Hanging Gardens, as described by ancient historians?

10. Which river is often associated with the civilizations of ancient Mesopotamia?