Unit Test: Writing and City Life

Time: 1 hour

M.M. 35

Attempt all questions.

• Question numbers 1 to 5 carry 1 mark each .
• Question numbers 6 to 8 carry 2 marks each.
• Question numbers 9 to 10 carry 4 marks each.
• Question numbers 11 and 12 carry 5 marks each
• Question numbers 13 carry 6 marks

Q.1 The earliest cities in Mesopotamia emerged around: (1 mark)
(a) c.5000 BCE
(b) c.3000 BCE
(c) c.7000 BCE
(d) c.1000 BCE

Q.2 Which river, along with the Euphrates, was crucial for irrigation in southern Mesopotamia? (1 mark)
(a) Nile
(b) Tigris
(c) Indus
(d) Ganges

Q.3 The cuneiform script was primarily impressed on: (1 mark)
(a) Stone slabs
(b) Clay tablets
(c) Papyrus sheets
(d) Wooden boards

Q.4 Name the southern Mesopotamian city famous for its royal tombs and ziggurat. (1 mark)

Q.5 What was the main method used to control water in the dry southern plains of Mesopotamia? (1 mark)

Q.6 Give two reasons why agriculture began between 7000 and 6000 BCE in the north Mesopotamian plains. (2 marks)

Q.7 State any two roles of temples in Mesopotamian urban centres. (2 marks)

Q.8 Mention two examples of specialised occupations in Mesopotamian cities. (2 marks)

Q.9 Describe four key features of urbanisation in Mesopotamia, highlighting how they contributed to city life. (4 marks)

Q.10 Analyse the role of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the development of Mesopotamian civilisation, with specific examples. (4 marks)

Q.11 Examine the evolution of writing in Mesopotamia and explain its impact on various aspects of urban life. (5 marks)

Q.12 Discuss the importance of trade in the survival and growth of Mesopotamian cities, providing examples of goods, routes, and institutions involved. (5 marks)

Q.13 "Mesopotamian society was hierarchical yet interdependent." Elaborate on this statement with reference to social classes, gender roles, occupations, and evidence from sources. (6 marks)

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