Geography
The land of Ancient Mesopotamia is between what two rivers?
Tigris & Euphrates River
What was built in Ancient Mesopotamia to honor gods?
The Ziggurats
Why was bronze important in Mesopotamia?
Name of a city and all its surrounding land
City-state
What led to creation of new jobs in Mesopotamia?
Food surplus
Social classes
What is this area of land called?
Fertile Crescent
What did the Ancient Mesopotamians believe was true about their gods/goddesses?
What farming tool did the Sumerians create to help with planting crops?
Plow
This king was known for being very tolerant and respect to the Mesopotamians
Cyrus the Great
Tribute Tax
How are people divided into different social classes?
Mesopotamia was located in which modern day country?
Iraq
In Ancient Mesopotamia, what does Polytheism mean?
The belief in multiple gods
How did the invention of the wheel help the Sumerians? Lots of possible answers!
it was used for irrigation/water wheels, pottery making, grinding grain and chariots (transportation)
Who created the world's first empire?
Sargon the Great
How did traders transport and trade their goods?
At first , by using rivers and canals. Later they used carts and boats.
What jobs were considered upper class?
Kings and priests
What other bodies of water were near Mesopotamia?
Mediterranean sea, Red Sea, the Persian Gulf
The person who kept religion organized/in charge?
Priest
Sumerians were the first people to develop the concept of what?
Time
Creator of Royal Road, 1st coins, and used governors to help rule empire
Darius I
What did Scribes go to school for in Ancient Mesopotamia?
To learn to write
Who made up the middle class?
Gov’t Officials, Scribes, Merchants, Artisans
Fine particles of rock that made soil really good for farming?
Silt
What written language did Ancient Mesopotamians Create?
Cuneiform
What was the name of the written set of rules or laws?
Hammurabi's Code
How did the Royal Road help with increasing wealth and trade?
Travel along road to sell items and trade
Who made up one of the lower social classes?
farmers and unskilled workers
The Sumerians used what technology to bring water to their fields?
irrigation systems and canals
True or False: Each city states had multiple ziggurats.
Object created by Mesopotamians to make counting easier
Abacus
Known for creating the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to add beauty to the city
Nebuchadnezzar II
What king created a coin system to help with buying/selling goods?
Darius I
What social group was largest with least power and wealth in society?
Slaves