How did the Sumerians increase food production? Select the two correct answers.

Question

(1 point)
They brought in rich soil
• from beyond Mesopotamia.
• They imported new types of crops from Europe.
O They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
They used oxen-drawn
O plows and seed tunnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
They relied solely on
• slave labor to increase food production.

Answer 1

The two correct answers to how the Sumerians increased food production are:

1. They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
2. They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.

Answer 2

Which statements best describe the status of women in Sumerian society? Select the two correct answers.
(1 point)
O Generally, women held less power than men.
• Only women were
allowed to own slaves.
Only women were
• allowed to join the priesthood.
Some women such as
• priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Women were often military leaders.

Answer 3

The two correct answers that best describe the status of women in Sumerian society are:

1. Generally, women held less power than men.
2. Some women, such as priestesses and kings' wives, held power.

Answer 4

Which Sumerian innovation that was created for everyday use could also be used for artistic expression?
(1 point)
• cuneiform
• irrigation
• seed funnels
• wheels

Answer 5

The Sumerian innovation that was created for everyday use and could also be used for artistic expression is cuneiform.

Answer 6

Which statement best describes
Sumerian religion?
(1 point)
They believed that
• anyone could communicate with the gods.
They believed that the
• gods did not interfere in human affairs.
They worshiped many
• different gods and goddesses.
They worshipped one all-powerful God.

Answer 7

The statement that best describes Sumerian religion is: They worshiped many different gods and goddesses.