What is a Civilization?
How many feature does a civilization have?
8
What did the Sumerians create?
the wheel, the first type of writing
What does Mesopotamia mean?
The land between two rivers.
Were the people of Mesopotamia monotheistic or polytheistic?
Polytheistic - believing in many gods/goddesses
Name 3 of the principals in the school.
Mrs. Wright, Mrs. Rodgers, Mr. DeFazio, Mrs. Lugo and there is a new one???
What helps people decide where to settle down?
The resources of that area. (water source)
What is cuneiform?
the first type of writing written on clay tablets with a reed.
Why was Mesopotamia known as the Fertile Crescent?
It was crescent shaped and the soil was rich and fertile.
What was built in the center of the land for the Gods?
A ziggurrat
How many kids does Mrs. Vanderheyden have?
3
Name 3 of the features that a civilization has?
Cities, Writing, art, division of labor, buildings/structures, government and laws, religion, social classes.
What were the Assyrians known for?
trade and war
What 2 rivers was Mesopotamia located near?
Tigris and Euphrates
What was that building used for?
religious ceremonies, teach cuneiform and meeting with the kings
When is the Monster Bash?
October 26th from 5-7
What is the definition of a civilization?
A group of people living and working together to create an organized society.
How did agriculture change the lives of hunter/gatherers?
They now had a surplus of food and could setttle down in one place.
What did early settlers have to do to grow crops in Mesopotamia?
Irrigate the land by digging canals near the rivers.
Name 3 kings that onced ruled Mesopotamia?
Ashurbanipal, Hammurabi, Gilgamesh, Sargon, Nebuchadnezzar
When you are having trouble in class, what can you do?
Ask questions, go to a teacher, ask parents at home, email a teacher...
What was the first civilization called?
Sumer
What was Babylon known for?
calendar and laws
Mesopotamia is located in what is now???
Iraq
Which King created 282 laws that still exist today on an 8 foot statue in France?
Hammurabi
Who is in charge of your leanring?
YOU ARE