Mesopotamia Important People
One of Uruk’s kings who became a legendary figure in Sumerian literature
Who is Gilgamesh?
Being a flat plain between rivers made southern this ideal for farming.
What is Mesopotamia?
the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes
What is engineering?
The most famous pharaoh of the Old Kingdom who ruled in the 2500s BC; he was famous for being cruel and for the monuments built for him.
Who is Khufu?
Because it was shielded by deserts and it was protected from invasion this civilization was allowed to develop.
What is Egypt?
Leader of the Akkadian territory who brought all of Mesopotamia under Akkadian rule. He established the world’s first empire.
Who is Sargon?
More productive this in Mesopotamia led to different workers being able to specialize in performing a particular job or task
What is Farming?
a triangle-shaped area of land made from soil deposited by a river
What is a delta?
Egypt’s first pharaoh who united Egypt under one monarchy; he ruled in 3100 BC.
Who is Menes?
This was the first capital of a united Egypt.
What is Memphis?
King of Babylon who eventually brought all of Mesopotamia into his empire, called the Babylonian Empire. Most famous for his code of laws.
Who is Hammurabi?
This affected life for the Mesopotamians by allowing them to produce a surplus of food.
What is irrigation?
rapids along a river, such as those along the Nile in Egypt
What are cataracts?
The ancient Egyptian civilization developed along this river.
What is the Nile?
The ancient Egyptians developed this type of government during the Old Kingdom.
What is Theocracy?
The most famous Chaldean king who rebuilt the city of Babylon. His grand palace featured the famous Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
Religion was so important to these people because they believed their gods were responsible for natural events.
Who are the Sumerians?
people of wealth and power
Who are the elite?
This kingdom was located in the southern part of Egypt.
What is the Upper Kingdom?
Egyptians worshiped many gods who often took the form of these.
What are animals?
This allowed citizens to know the punishment for specific crimes.
What is Hammurabi's Code?
This civilization wrote down laws.
Who are the Babylonians?
the title used by rulers of Egypt
What is pharaoh?
The Nile River would flood its delta every year during this season which left behind rich soil used for growing crops.
What is fall?
Pyramids, such as the Great Pyramid at Giza, were usually reserved for the burial of these people because Pyramid construction needed a large labor force and took a long time to complete.
Who are pharaohs?