Environment & Resources
What were Scribes' styluses made out of?
Reeds.
What does "Mesopotamia" mean?
"land between rivers"
What is another word for "trade"?
barter
Why was Mesopotamia known as the "Fertile Crescent"?
Because of its location. Its rich, silt deposits became helpful for growing crops
What are the names of the rivers that surround Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
What did Scribes write on in Mesopotamia?
A clay tablet
Give 1 example of a crop that Mesopotamians grew:
Sample Answers:
Barley, wheat, lentils, chickpeas, onions, lettuce, pomegranates, cucumbers, figs, dates, etc.
What continent is Mesopotamia on?
Asia
What did Mesopotamians do to defend their city if another city-state was coming to attack unplanned?
They made strong brick walls made out of mud bricks.
Why was Mesopotamia's irrigation system developed?
Sample Answers:
1. Because there was major flooding
2. Other farmers were sometimes taking more than their fair share of water.
What known complex civilization settled in Mesopotamia?
The Sumerians.
Fill in the blank: Due to the floods, rich ______ deposits helped farmers grow crops.
Silt
How many MAJOR city-states are there in Mesopotamia?
About 12
Why were Mesopotamians able to engage in trade?
Because they had a crop surplus.
Name 1 major invention that was created by Mesopotamia
Sample Answers:
The wheel, the 12-month calendar, the plow, Cuneiform, etc.