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Class – XI
History
MCQ test
Date – 20/05/25
1. What was the significance of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers in the development of Mesopotamian
civilization?
A) Fresh water and fertile soil. B) Barrier against invading armies
C) Trade and commerce. D) All of the above
2. Which feature indicates high urban planning in Mesopotamian cities?
A) Narrow streets. B) Sophisticated drainage C) Marketplaces. D) All of the above
3. What was cuneiform writing's primary purpose?
A) Literary works. B) Business transactions. C) Communication with gods. D) Historical events
4. How did geography influence Mesopotamian city development?
A) Fertile river valleys. B) Hills and mountains C) Trade and commerce. D) All of the above
5. Which city was known for sophisticated urban planning?
A) Uruk. B) Ur. C) Mari. D) All of the above
6. What was King Ashurbanipal's library significant for?
A) Literary works. B) Magic and divination. C) Center of learning. D) All of the above
7. What can be inferred about Mesopotamian social structure?
A) Egalitarian. B) Complex societies
C) Rural societies. D) Isolated
8. What role did temples play in Mesopotamian cities?
A) Worship and spiritual significance. B) Administrative and economic purposes
C) Symbols of king's power. D) All of the above
9. What is known about King Enmerkar's contributions?
A) Built Uruk and established temple. B) Developed cuneiform writing
C) Expanded empire. D) Promoted trade
10. What was the significance of city walls in Mesopotamia?
A) Protection. B) Symbol of power. C) Trade control. D) All of the above
11. How did Mesopotamians adapt to their environment?
A) Irrigation. B) Trade. C) Migration. D) All of the above
12. What was the role of merchants in Mesopotamian cities?
A) Trade and commerce. B) Governance. C) Warfare. D) All of the above
13. What can be inferred about Mesopotamian art and architecture?
A) Simple and minimalist. B) Complex and ornate
C) Influenced by neighboring cultures. D) All of the above
14. How did Mesopotamian cities impact surrounding regions?
A) Trade and cultural exchange. B) Military conquests. C) Isolation. D) All of the above
15. What was the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
A) Historical account. B) Mythological tale
C) Exploration of human nature. D) All of the above
16. What was the role of scribes in Mesopotamian society?
A) Record-keeping. B) Governance. C) Trade. D) All of the above
17. How did Mesopotamians view their gods?
A) Benevolent. B) Malevolent. C) Complex and multifaceted. D) All of the above
18. What was the significance of ziggurats in Mesopotamian cities?
A) Temples. B) Palaces. C) Marketplaces. D) All of the above
19. What can be inferred about Mesopotamian economy?
A) Primarily agricultural. B) Primarily trade-based. C) Complex and multifaceted. D) All of the above
20. How did Mesopotamian cities impact the development of writing?
A) Cuneiform writing. B) Alphabet. C) Hieroglyphics. D) All of the above
21. What was the role of kings in Mesopotamian cities?
A) Governance. B) Military leadership. C) Symbolic figureheads. D) All of the above
22. What can be inferred about Mesopotamian social hierarchy?
A) Egalitarian. B) Complex and stratified. C) Primarily based on wealth D) All of the above
23. How did Mesopotamians view death and the afterlife?
A) Fear of death B) Belief in afterlife C) Complex and multifaceted. D) All of the above
