General Facts
Where was Mesopotamia Located?
Iraq
Why was fish a common meal in Mesopotamia?
Since they lived near rivers.
Who was first on the social pyramid, (the highest rank)?
The king.
What is a diety?
A god
What was the earliest currency, and what was it made of?
Clay tokens.
What is bureaucracy?
Give 2 descriptions of how gods looked like to humans.
Example: Hamza has brown eyes.
-Huge.
-Covered in a substance that made people's skin tingle.
- Wore horned caps
-Gold and silver ornaments on their clothes
- Had human form + some qualities (anthropomorphic)
Where did rich boys go in their childhood to learn, and where did poor/lower-class boys go?
Rich boys: To school to learn how to write and read.
Poor/lower class boys: Taught by family how to fish, trade, etc...
True or False? Can Slaves be freed?
True.
What were eyes considered in art and architecture?
The windows to the soul!
How did men look like/wear in Mesopotamia?
They wore kit-like skirts that reached their ankles.
They had clean-shaven, or long beards.
Makeup.
What did priests do?
They interpret what the gods want and make society aware of what the gods want.
How many workers on average does it take to build an AVERAGE ziggurat?
About 2000.
What are the common things that Mesopotamians ate for breakfast? Must include 3 things.
Bread, Beer, Porridge or Barley.
List 5 people on the Mesopotamian Social Pyramid.
Kings, Priests, Nobles, Scribes, Army, People in government, rich merchants, merchants, artisans, commoners, and slaves.