The two correct answers are:
- They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
- They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
How did the Sumerians increase food production? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia.
They brought in rich soil from beyond Mesopotamia.
They imported new types of crops from Europe.
They imported new types of crops from Europe.
They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
They irrigated dry land to expand their farmlands.
They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
They used oxen-drawn plows and seed funnels to plant crops more quickly and easily.
They relied solely on slave labor to increase food production.
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Which statements best describe the status of women in Sumerian society? Select the two correct answers.
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Responses
Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Women were often military leaders.
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Responses
Generally, women held less power than men.
Generally, women held less power than men.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to own slaves.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Only women were allowed to join the priesthood.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Some women such as priestesses and kings' wives held power.
Women were often military leaders.
1 answer