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Writing and City Life — Practice Quiz

CBSE · Class 11 · History

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What region does the name Mesopotamia refer to?

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What is the meaning of the Greek word potamos in the name Mesopotamia?

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Which pair of rivers bounds Mesopotamia?

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Which language was the first known language of Mesopotamia?

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Around which time was Sumerian gradually replaced by Akkadian?

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Around 2400 BCE

Sumerian was gradually replaced by Akkadian around 2400 BCE.

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Which language became widely spoken after 1000 BCE and is still spoken in parts of Iraq?

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Aramaic

Aramaic became widely spoken after 1000 BCE and is still spoken in parts of Iraq.

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When did agriculture begin in north-east Mesopotamia?

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Between 7000 and 6000 BCE

Agriculture began in north-east Mesopotamia between 7000 and 6000 BCE.

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Where did the first cities and writing emerge in Mesopotamia?

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The southern desert region

The first cities and writing emerged in the southern desert region, where irrigation supported urban life.

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What are the important topics in Writing and City Life for CBSE Class 11 History?
Key topics in Writing and City Life include Mesopotamia: Land, regions, and languages, Geography, agriculture, and the rise of cities, Writing: origin, system, and uses, Temples, kings, and political power. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How many practice questions are there for Writing and City Life?
There are 74 questions on Writing and City Life. Try the 4-question sample quiz on this page first; each answer shows an explanation when you tap it.

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