Some Vocab
What is the belief in more than one god called?
Polytheism or polytheistic
What is the supple of water to land or crops to help growth, typically by means of channels?
Irrigation
Greek for "The land between two rivers".
How did the WHEEL help the Sumerian civilization?
Transported goods from one location to another. It allowed them to travel and trade in different places. They could carry heavier loads.
How many laws/codes did Hammurabi have?
282 laws.
What is tending to spend much time seated or somewhat inactive called?
Sedentary
What were the arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively?
Culture
What are the two major rivers that occupy Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates River.
How did the SAIL help the Sumerian civilization?
They could travel faster on water by using the wind. Allowed for more trade.
What was the name of the god that gave Hammurabi the right to make these laws?
Shamash
Fertile
How did the PLOW help the Sumerian civilization?
Faster method to dig up soil and plant seeds. Sumerians could plant quicker and easier than before. Faster with an oxen added to it.
What were Hammurabi's purpose in writing these laws for the people of Mesopotamia?
To protect the weak. widows, and orphans. Provide order and control.
What are the wedge-shaped characters used in the ancient writings systems of Mesopotamia that survived mainly on clay tablets?
Cuneiform
How did the development of IRRIGATION help the Sumerian civilization?
It carried water from the rivers to their field. With irrigation they could have a surplus of food and could grow a wider variety of crops.
You can find the stone stele in this city and museum.
The Louvre. Paris, France
What is the stage of human social, cultural development, organization that is considered most advanced called?
Civilization
How did the CALENDAR help the Sumerian civilization?
It helped them know the right times for plowing, planting, and protecting against the floods, harvesting, and other concerns. They could observe the stars and the movement of the sun across the sky.