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In Mesopotamian cities, unattached individuals like refugees typically ________.
- Worked in temples
- Joined large organizations like the palace or temple
- Lived on their own in small huts
- Became merchants
Right Answer: (B) Joined large organizations like the palace or temple
Foreigners were often allowed to live in ________ in the Mesopotamian cities.
- The central palace
- The temple grounds
- Separate quarters such as the harbor area
- The main city with full rights
Right Answer: (C) Separate quarters such as the harbor area
In Mesopotamia, which groups were mainly responsible for foreign trade and interaction?
- Priests
- Overland merchants (tamkaru)
- Soldiers
- Farmers
Right Answer: (B) Overland merchants (tamkaru)
What kind of craftsman in Mesopotamia commonly had a degree of independence because of the importance of their trade?
- Scribes
- Smiths, brewers and carpenters
- Farmers and shepherds
- Musicians
Right Answer: (B) Smiths, brewers and carpenters
The “synchronistic history” of Mesopotamia provided a political survey of relations between Assyria and ________.
- Persia
- Egypt
- Babylonia
- Elam
Right Answer: (C) Babylonia
Archaeological evidence for Mesopotamian religion includes:
- Ancient scrolls and books
- Buildings and structures like temples
- Oral traditions and folklore
- Musical instruments
Right Answer: (B) Buildings and structures like temples
In the context of Mesopotamian religious practice, the term “Sit im Leben” refers to _________.
- The cultural background of a community
- The life situation of a community
- The architectural style of temples
- The diet of ancient Mesopotamians
Right Answer: (B) The life situation of a community
What kind of text is important for understanding the Mesopotamian religion?
- Novels and stories
- Scientific journals
- Prayers, mythological texts, and ritual texts
- Historical biographies
Right Answer: (C) Prayers, mythological texts, and ritual texts
Prayers are typically linked to _____________ in the Mesopotamian religion.
- Meditation practices
- Historical events
- Rituals
- Agricultural cycles
Right Answer: (C) Rituals
What is a significant limitation while understanding the Mesopotamian religion?
- The abundance of written records
- The simplicity of their beliefs
- The difficulty in comprehending their rituals and symbols
- The lack of historical significance
Right Answer: (C) The difficulty in comprehending their rituals and symbols
