Question

Uruk, in Mesopotamia is considered by historians to be the first city in world history.
Which of the following factors is MOST responsible for this classification?

• A. The population was large and provided many services to the outlying areas
• B. It had a more powerful military than nearby urban centers
• C. It was where the political rulers lived
• D. It had a significant number of artisans
• E. It held the religious temples to honor the gods

Answer 1

Answer: (E)

Uruk an ancient city, was the first urban establishment of summerian or the Mesopotamian civilization. It is well known for its temples and the religious lifestyle. The earliest temples were built with unbaked bricks, with a center courtyard and rooms surrounding them. Along with religious activities certain production based activities, like grinding of grain, was also done in the temples.