Do You Know What It Means?
Who's In Charge?
Code of Hammurabi
Stuck in My Status?
Empirical Knowledge
100
What was the name of the first written language developed in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
100
Where do "merchants and artisans" rank on the social pyramid?
3rd from the bottom (Above "lower class and commoners" and under "Scribes")
100
What do we call the pillar that listed Hammurabi's Code in cuneiform?
Stele
100
True or False: In Ancient Mesopotamia if you had more money, you had a higher social status?
True! Wealthiest people were at the top of the social structure.
100
Name the 4 Empires of Ancient Mesopotamia.
Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Akkadian
200
What is the term for "belief in more than one god"?
Polytheism
200
True or False: High Priests and Government Officials were closest to the King and therefore had the most power.
True!
200
What was the Empire that Hammurabi was king of?
Babylon
200
True of False: People were able to move up in status by marrying someone of higher status.
True! Their children would also automatically be a part of that higher status.
200
What is the name of the rich farmland between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea?
The Fertile Crescent
300
What does "Mesopotamia" directly translate to?
"The Land Between Two Rivers."
300
In the social pyramid, which group "kept house, managed large estates, tutored young children, tended horses, served as accountants and skilled jewelry makers..."
Enslaved People (they could also be employed in whatever capacity their master saw they had a talent in)
300
What is the common phrase or expression we associate with MAIN Idea of Hammurabi's code?
"An eye for an eye!"
300
In what ways would Kings show they were "favored by the gods"?
If a king could grow his kingdom and make the land successful. If he led many successful military conquests and greatly expanded his empire.
300
What were the two rivers that Ancient Mesopotamia existed between?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
400
A Ziggurat (A temple built for gods/goddesses)
400
True or False: Scribes held an esteemed and important role in society. They were literate (could read and write), considered skillful at interpreting signs, and officiated religious ceremonies in temples. They also served as healers.
False, though highly respected and able to read and write, Scribes were primarily teachers and tutors. (The previous description was for Priests/Priestesses who were above Scribes in the Social Pyramid.)
400
What were some of the rules regarding how Hammurabi's code must be followed (think about the Epilogue)?
The monument (stele) must never be taken down for everyone must be able to read these laws. Future kings cannot alter the laws. If any future king does alter these laws they, their family, their subjects, their land will be cursed.
400
True or False: I am a wealthy merchant and I acquire a lot of debt and lose my business. I am never at risk of losing my merchant status.
False! Merchants who fell on hard times could end up selling themselves into slavery (to pay off debt).
400
True or False: Religion in Ancient Mesopotamia was monotheistic.
False! (Think of all the gods/goddesses you researched!)
500
What is the term for "territories and groups of people under a single ruler"?
Empires
500
Which class was comprised of "farmers, artists, musicians, construction workers, canal builders, bakers, basket makers, butchers, fishermen, brick makers, brewers, tavern owners, potters, jewelry makers, chariot drivers, soldiers, and sailors."
Commoners or Lower Class
500
How did Hammurabi's Code affect Enslaved People versus Free people (think about laws that differently affected slaves versus free men)?
Often the punishments were more equal between two free men "an eye for an eye," but Enslaved people were injured the punishment was less severe.
500
What were some of the ways that enslaved people could move up in status?
Once a slaves term of service ended (debt was paid off), they could work jobs to earn money. They could buy land once they were granted freedom.
500
DOUBLE JEOPARDY!
What were some major achievements the Sumerian Empire was known for?
First Writing system (Cuneiform), Made a calendar, Developed a numerical system, Able to build large structures using brick.