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What is Mesopotamia
The first civilization.
What does BCE mean?
Before Common Era
What does CE mean?
Common Era
What are the terms used on timelines currently?
C.E. and B.C.E
Mrs. Wright is from...
West Virginia
Where was Mesopotamia located?
The Middle East.
Why is the B.C. and A.D. dating system controversial?
Not everyone is Christian.
What does the abbreviation B.C. mean?
Before Christ
What does the abbreviation A.D. mean?
Anno Domini
Mrs. Wright's favorite animal is...
possum/raccoon
What did they call the area of land where Mesopotamia was located?
Fertile Crescent
What is one thing that makes one civilization different from another?
Language
What is the difference between ancient history and prehistory?
There is a written record for ancient history but none for prehistory.
Which of the following is needed in order for a place to be a civilization?
Name one:
social hierarchy, division of labor, food supply, religion, language
How tall is Mrs. Wright?
6 feet tall
Why was it called the Fertile Crescent?
It was an area of land that was good for crops.
What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
The land between two rivers?
What was the first form of writing called?
Cuneiform
What was an important achievement to come out of Mesopotamia?
Name one: the wheel, writing, concept of time/math
How many kids do I have?
2
Between which two rivers was Mesopotamia located?
The Tigris and The Euphrates
In the ancient world, political divisions between areas were called...
city-states
Ancient history is defined as...
The study of the first civilizations that kept records.
What was a pyramid shaped building in Mesopotamia that was used for religious ceremonies?
Ziggurat
What are my kids' names?
Dot and Rosie