Practice Rise of City-States - 1.2 | Unit 2: Early Civilizations and Cultural Foundations | IB Grade 8 Individuals and Societies
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a city-state?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about towns that have their own government.

Question 2

Easy

Who was the lugal?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Connect this term with kingship and divinity.

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Question 1

What was the primary reason for the development of city-states?

  • a) Trade networks
  • b) Agricultural surplus
  • c) Religious practices

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what allowed people to settle in one place.

Question 2

True or False: Every Sumerian city-state was part of a larger empire.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the meaning of independence in governance.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Discuss how the existence of city-states might have affected trade practices in ancient Mesopotamia. Use examples.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the advantages and disadvantages of independent cities trading with each other.

Question 2

Evaluate the impact of divine kingship on the political structure of Sumerian city-states. Could alternatives have emerged?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how power dynamics influence governance and the potential for revolutions or reforms.

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