Early Mesopotamia
Kings of Mesopotamia
Mesopotamian Empires
Decline of Mesopotamia
Women in Mesopotamia
100
Mesopotamia, literally meaning "between two rivers," is located between these two rivers.
What are the Tigris and the Euphrates?
100
This Mesopotamia king is perhaps most famous for his law code which gave birth to the phrase "an eye for an eye."
Who is Hammurabi?
100
This empire, often said to be the first empire in the world, lasted for 180 years before collapsing due to a Gutian invasion.
What is the Akkadian Empire?
100
This city came to power under the rule of Hammurabi, but quickly began to decline after his death.
What is Babylon?
100
According the Mesopotamian tradition, the primarily role of this gender was as a mother and housekeeper.
What are women?
200
The ancient Mesopotamians had this type of religion, meaning they worshiped many gods.
What is polytheism?
200
This mythical Summerian king went on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu.
Who is Gilgamesh?
200
The Old Babylonian Empire was primarily characterized by the rule of this king.
Who is Hammurabi?
200
This king of the Hittites lead his army in a 1,000 mile march to sack the city of Babylon
Who is King Mursili?
200
This code of laws laid out strict punishments for crimes, punishments which were generally stricter for women and those of lower classes.
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
300
This Mesopotamian invention consisted of a stone stamp which was pressed into clay tablets.
What are cylinder seals?
300
This king, believed to have been sent down a river in a basket by his priestess mother, was the founder of the Akkadian Empire.
Who is King Sargon of Akkad?
300
This group of people gained control of Babylon after it was sacked by the Hittites, and ruled that city for 200 years.
Who are the Kassites?
300
After their sack of Babylon, the Hittites returned home with the spoils of war, including the statue to this god, the patron god of Babylon.
Who is Marduk?
300
After agreeing to a marriage contract, the grooms were expected to pay this to the father of the pride as a price for their daughter.
What is a dowry?
400
This written tablet, which summarized the rule of many Mesopotamian rulers, is believed to contain both real and mythical individuals.
What is the Sumerian King List?
400
In addition to reforming schools, and completing the Great Ziggurat of Ur, King Shulgi of Ur is perhaps best known for doing this.
What is standardizing weights and measurements?
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What is Shulgi's Run
400
This Mesopotamian dynasty was begun by Ur-Nammu after he claimed the title of King of Sumer from the previous ruler who drowned in a river
What is the Third Dynasty of Ur?
400
The Kassites, originating from this mountain range, before gaining control of Babylon.
What are the Zagaros Mountains?
400
This daughter of Sargon was well known as the High Priestess of Ur and the first recorded author.
Who is Enheduanna
500
This Goddess, said to be a goddess of love, began angry when Gilgamesh ignored her.
Who is Ishtar?
500
This governor of Uruk declared himself King of Sumer after the previous king drowned in a river.
Who is Ur-Nammu?
500
This early period of Mesopotamia was characterized by mythic individuals who ruled for an unnaturally long time.
What is the Sumerian Kings Period?
500
The year Babylon was sacked by the Hittites.
What is 1595 BC
500
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Pictured here, the remains of this queen was found in the Graveyard of the Kings, signifying her importance during her life
Who is Queen Puabi?