Geography
What does the term "Mesopotamia" mean?
Between the rivers
What is considered of the earliest forms of writing developed in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Which of the following was a major achievement of the Sumerians?
Inventing the wheel
What was the role of priests in Mesopotamian society?
They conducted religious ceremonies.
Which two rivers were crucial to the development of Mesopotamian civilization?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which two rivers define the region of Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which ancient Mesopotamian epic tells the story of a hero's quest for immortality?
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Who was the ruler known for uniting the city-states of Sumer?
Sargon of Akkad
What was the primary form of government in many ancient Mesopotamian city-states?
Monarchy
What nickname does Ancient Mesopotamia go by?
The Cradle of Civilization
What is the name of the large stepped structure used for religious purposes in Mesopotamia?
Ziggurat
Which civilization is known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?
Which civilization is known for creating the Code of Hammurabi?
Which ancient Mesopotamian city is known for its Hanging Gardens, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Babylon
What is the significance of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
It was the first known written story.
Name the three early types of societies we discussed at the beginning of the unit.
Hunter-Gatherer
Pastoralist
Agrarian
What is the primary crop grown in Mesopotamia?
Wheat
Which of the following inventions is credited to the Sumerians?
Astronomy
Which group is known for their military conquests in the ancient Near East?
Assyrians
Which structure was commonly found in the center of Mesopotamian cities?
Ziggurat
What does G.R.A.P.E.S stand for?
Geography
Religion
Achievements
Politics
Economics
Social Structure
What natural resource was essential for agriculture in Mesopotamia?
Freshwater and Wood
What was the role of priests in Mesopotamian society?
They conducted religious ceremonies.
What caused the decline of many Mesopotamian city-states?
Natural disasters, invasions and warfare, and economic collapse.
What beverage that is commonly consumed today did Ancient Mesopotamians invent?
Beer
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