Tigris and Euphrates flooding left a fertile layer of soil for crops, which provided food for early settlements
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How did Sargon build an empire?
He was a very capable military leader and used a permanent army to defeat all the city-states of Sumer
100
What is cuneiform?
The world's first system of writing
100
What's a monarch?
A ruler of a kingdom or empire
200
Silt
A mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks
200
Why did the Mesopotamians create the irrigation system?
To protect against damage from too much or too little water and to ensure a stable supply of water for crops and livestock
200
What was the basic political unit of Sumer?
city-state
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How was cuniform first used in Sumer?
For keeping business records
200
What was Hammurabi's most important accomplishment?
His code of laws
300
Irrigation
A way of supplying water to an area of land
300
Where was Mesopotamia?
Southwest Asia
300
What steps did city-states take to protect themselves from their rivals?
Built up strong armies and constructed walls around their cities
300
What areas of life were improved by Sumerian inventions?
Transportation, Agriculture, Art, Trade, Science, Medicine and the military
300
List in order the peoples who ruled Mesopotamia
Babylonians, Hittites, Kassites, Assyrians, and Chaldeans
400
Surplus
More than what is needed
400
Why did farmers need to develop a system to control their water supply?
When the rivers flooded, crops, livestock, and homes were destroyed. Too little water ruined the crops. Farmers needed a stable water supply for farming and raising livestock.
400
What is polytheism?
Worship of many gods
400
What might historians learn from cylinder seals?
They give historians a glimpse of artistic talent and what was valued in the culture.
400
What were the main achievements of the Phoenicians?
They were expert sailors with fast ships, built outstanding harbors and a vast trade network, and developed an alphabet
500
Canals
Human made waterway
500
How did the Fertile Crescent get it's name?
It came from the arc of fertile land from the Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf
500
Why would rulers benefit if they claimed to be chosen by the gods?
People would do what they say. Power!
500
Why do you think writing is one of history's most important cultural advances?
Writing makes collecting storing, and sharing information easier and more accurate.
500
What two advantages did Hittite soldiers have over their opponents?