Writing
Akkadian/Babylonian
Mystery
Assyrian/Neo-Babs
A little of this and that
100
What kind of paper did you write about an empire?
Argument :)
100
Which empire ruled first?
Akkadian Empire
100
What continent do you live on?
North America
100
Nebuchadrezzar ruled the lad and expanded his empire as much as possible- which empire did he rule?
Neo-Babylonian
100
Who was the first president of the US?
George Washington
200
What does the conclusion do?
This should sum up key ideas and remind your reader of your overall argument. It should also give them cause to continue thinking about your paper after they put it down.
200
Trade flourished as did the irrigation systems.
Babylonian Empire
200
What is social structure?
place/importance in society
200
The Hanging Gardens were created in this empire.
Neo-Babylonian Empire
200
What modern day country is Mesopotamia part of?
Iraq
300
Why is writing a strong introduction so important?
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. The first paragraph of a good introduction clarifies what a writing piece is about. It explains what you’ll be writing about so that your readers know what to expect. A good introduction will interest people. It will keep them reading instead of putting your paper down.
300
The code of laws were attributed to this empire.
Babylonian
300
Name all of the continents.
North America South America Australia Antarctica Africa Europe Asia
300
Creating aqueducts was attributed to this empire.
Assyrian Empire
300
What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean?
The land between two rivers
400
What makes a strong claim?
It’s debatable. (In other words, it can’t be a fact; it must be an opinion.) It’s controversial. (In other words, it shouldn’t be something everyone already agrees about.) It’s clearly stated. It’s supported by strong reasons and evidence. What is
400
Who often created steles, in particular the famous Victory Stele?
Akkadian
400
Lines of LATITUDE run which directions and lines of LONGITUDE run which directions?
Latitude: east/west Longitude: north/south
400
The vast empire proved too large to control and the army was stretched too thin which led to the collapse of this empire.
Assyrian
400
What is Ms. Holsen's favorite number?
10
500
What were the three main components of our introductions?
1. Hook 2. Claim 3. Empire definition
500
Who said this: "I rooted out the enemy above and below. I made an end of war. I promoted the welfare of the land... I have governed the people in peace. I have sheltered them in my strength.
Hammurabi
500
What are the 7 characteristics of a civilization?
the arts government social structure religion stable food supply technology writing
500
We lasted only a short time before we were conquered by the Persians.
Neo-Babylonian
500
What two rivers is Mesopotamia between?
Tigris and Euphrates
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