Religion
Geography
Achievements (besides Writing)
Writing
Other
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What was a ziggurat?
A religious building from ancient Mesopotamia. It was believed to be the home of a God or Goddess.
100
What is Mesopotamia?
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers, where the world's very first civilizations develop.
100
What is a plow?
A tool used to break up hard soil and prepare it for planting crops.
100
What is a scribe?
Someone that could read and write during ancient times.
100
What is meant by the term "social structure?"
How a society is organized. Usually involves an upper class and a lower class.
200
According to the ancient Mesopotamians, why did the Gods/Goddesses create humans?
So the humans could be their servants and do all of their work.
200
What is a city-state?
A city that has its own government, or ruler, as well as its own farmland.
200
What is a chariot?
A large wheeled vehicle used by Mesopotamian armies.
200
What was cuneiform?
Writing system that developed during ancient Mesopotamian times. Used wedge shaped characters.
200
What is the name of the planet that Chewbacca comes from?
Kashyyyk
300
What is monotheism?
The belief in one God or Goddess.
300
What is Sumer?
The southern region of Mesopotamia, where the world's very first cities begin developing.
300
What is a lyre?
A small harp like instrument, usually made out of wood.
300
Why did writing first develop in ancient Mesopotamia? (How was it originally used?)
To keep track of which items were being traded, as well as how many of each.
300
Mesopotamia was located where what modern day country is now?
Iraq
400
Explain what is meant by this statement: "The Mesopotamians were polytheistic."
The people of ancient Mesopotamia believed in many Gods and Goddesses.
400
How did the invention (or development) of agriculture lead to the beginning of settlements?
Once people began farming, they did not have to move from place to place searching for animals to hunt and food to gather. Also, they could spend more time developing other skills besides hunting and gathering.
400
What are two ways in which the invention of the wheel helped the ancient Mesopotamians?
It helped them move heavy loads long distances, much easier than with a sledge. It improved their armies with the use of chariots.
400
What is a pictograph?
A symbol or picture that represents a word or phrase (like an emoji).
400
Who was Hammurabi?
A king from Babylonia, who developed a code of laws for his people to follow.
500
Why did the ancient Mesopotamians believe in so many Gods and Goddesses?
It was their way of explaining their surroundings. (In a time before the understanding of science.)
500
Why did the first civilizations develop in the area that was Mesopotamia?
The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers made the soil there perfect for farming. Also, the mountains and deserts surrounding the area offered natural protection.
500
What was Hammurabi's idea of justice? (What is meant by: "An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth?")
People who commit a crime or are careless with their responsibilities, should be punished in the same way that they hurt others.
500
What is a stele?
A large slab of stone that has carvings or inscriptions on it.
500
What were FOUR duties of ancient Mesopotamian kings?
1) Lead the army. 2) Collect taxes. 3) Maintain and repair irrigation systems. 4) Oversee tax collection.
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