Which amoung the following is true about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
One of the original Seven Wonders of the World.
Built by King NebuchadnezzarII.
Consisted of elaborate architecture and engineering.
All the above.
Who built "The Great Ziggurat of Ur" ?
King Nebuchadnezzar II
Cyrus The Great
King Hammurabi
King Ur-Nammu
The region of Mesopotamia is located in the present-day country of :
Japan
Russia
Iraq
China
The Nile River empties into :
The Tigris and Euphrates
The Mediterranean Sea
The Caspian Sea
The Persian Gulf
Mesopotamia was referred to as the Fertile Crescent because of :
the dimensions of the land.
the area was known for its rich farmlands.
the region was so densly populated.
All the above
Cuneiform documents were written on :
Palm leaf
Rocks
Wood
Clay tablets
Who wrote on tablets of clay ?
Harrappans
Mesopotamians
Chinese
All of these
What is the advantage of using clay against stone for writing?
Clay is easily available
Clay is easier to carry than stone
Inscription on clay lasts longer
Clay tables are more durable than stones
How many months did the Babylonian year have?
Ten
Twelve
Twenty-four
Fifteen
The terms "Mesopotamia" is derived from which language?
French
Arab
Greek
Roman
