Worksheet: Writing and City Life | History Class 11 - Humanities/Arts PDF Download

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Q1: Mesopotamia is the land between the __________ and __________ rivers.

Q2: The first Mesopotamian tablets, written around 3200 BCE, contained __________ and __________.

Q3: The language of Mesopotamia that was gradually replaced after 2400 BCE by the Akkadian language was __________.

Q4: Urban centers involve various economic activities such as __________, __________, manufactures, and services.

Q5: Writing in Mesopotamia was done on tablets made of __________.

Q6: The legacy of Mesopotamia to the world includes its scholarly tradition in __________ and __________.

Q7: The division of the month into __________ weeks was one of Mesopotamia's time reckoning achievements.

Q8: After 2000 BCE, the royal capital of __________ prospered as a trading town.

Match the Column

Q1: Match the terms on the left with their corresponding descriptions on the right.

Assertion and Reason Based

Q1: Assertion: Writing in Mesopotamia was a significant intellectual achievement.
Reason: It conveyed the system of sounds of the Sumerian language.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q2: Assertion: Urban centers in Mesopotamia involved various economic activities.
Reason: City people were self-sufficient and did not depend on others for their needs.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q3: Assertion: The legacy of Mesopotamia includes its scholarly tradition of time reckoning and mathematics.
Reason: The Mesopotamians divided the day into 24 hours and the hour into 60 minutes.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Q4: Assertion: The division of labor was a mark of urban life in Mesopotamia.
Reason: City dwellers were self-sufficient and did not rely on the products or services of others.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are true, but Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is true, but Reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

Very Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: What is the significance of the Euphrates and Tigris rivers in Mesopotamia?

Q2: Why did writing in Mesopotamia require separate tablets for each transaction?

Q3: What was the main industrial material for tools and weapons in Mesopotamia?

Q4: How did Mesopotamians transport goods between large and small settlements?

Q5: What was the focus of worship in temples in southern Mesopotamia?

Q6: What did the division of labor signify in urban Mesopotamia?

Q7: What was the main urban institution in early Mesopotamian cities?

Q8: What is the legacy of Mesopotamia in terms of time reckoning and mathematics?

Short Answer Type Questions

Q1: Describe the geography of Mesopotamia and how it influenced the development of urban life.

Q2: Explain the evolution of writing in Mesopotamia, including the transition from picture-like signs to cuneiform script.

Q3: Discuss the role of kingship in organizing trade and writing in Mesopotamian society.

Q4: Describe the social structure and urban planning in the city of Ur.

Q5: How did trade contribute to the prosperity of Mari as an urban center in Mesopotamia?

Long Answer Type Questions

Q1: Discuss the connection between urbanization and the development of temples and kingship in southern Mesopotamia, using examples from the text.

Q2: Explain the significance of Mesopotamia's legacy in time reckoning and mathematics for the world, and provide examples of their achievements in these fields.