Culture
Technology
Geography
Sumer, Babylonia, Assyria and Chaldea
100
This was presumed by archaeologist Leonard Wooley to be an ancient flag. It showed both scenes of war and peace.
What is the Standard of Ur?
100
The Sumerians likely invented this device, making travel and transport of good easier
What is the wheel?
100
The literal meaning of Mesopotamia
What is between rivers?
100
The were the first Empire to reign in Mesopotamia
Who are the Sumerians?
200
The sumerians developed this style of writing, using a pointed reed and a clay tablet
What is cuneiform?
200
the earliest civilzations were founded around these two rivers
What are the Tigris and Euphrates?
200
He was a Babylonian King who for the first time codified law
Who is Hammurabi?
300
This term refers to belief in more than one god
What is polytheism?
300
The Assyrians we effective warriors because of this technological advantage
What is metal (iron) weapons and armour?
300
One of 2 nicknames for ancient Mesopotamia
What is the Fertile Crescent or The Cradle of Civilization?
400
It is the oldest known work of literature
What is The Epic of Gilgamesh?
400
Built by the Chaldean King Nebuchanezzar as a gift for his homesick wife - they were one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world
What are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
400
Mesopotamia would be found in this modern day country
What is Iraq?
400
This group is best known for their culture of warfare and conquering
Who are the Assyrians?
500
These were large building where people worshiped and made offerings to the gods
What are Ziggurats?
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