Geography
How was Mesopotamia affected by geography?
The regular flooding along the Tigris and the Euphrates made the land fertile
A __________ shows the order in which events have occurred.
timeline
what did the mesopotamians used to build their houses out of?
reeds, stone, wood, ashlar, mud brick, mud plaster and wooden doors
What was the importance of writing in Mesopotamia?
to keep records
What did people hunt in Mesopotamia?
gazelle, wild boar, stags, wild mules and birds
Which geographic features promoted the growth of ancient Mesopotamia by allowing the first settlers to grow crops? (Choose 2)
fertile soil access to water
When was Mesopotamia discovered?
mid-19th century
How did technology help Mesopotamia?
They were use to make things easy
What were Mesopotamian writing called?
What animals existed in Mesopotamia?
lions, leopards, wild cattle, boar, deer, gazelle, ostrich, vultures and eagles.
Mesopotamia was located between what two major rivers! (Choose 2)
Euphrates and Tigris River.
What happened in 4500 BC in Mesopotamia?
The earliest known civilization started in southern Mesopotamia in about 4500 bce.
What technology was used to help people get around in Mesopotamia?
The Wheel, the Sail, & Writing
What were Mesopotamian writers called?
scribes
What tools did hunter-gatherers use?
bow and arrow, atlas, harpoon and projectile points
The land where Mesopotamia developed became known by what name?
Fertile Crescent
when was the the river god of mesopotamia discovered
2900–2350 BC
What are 3 inventions from ancient Mesopotamia that we still use today?
writing, time and wheel
What tools did Mesopotamians use for writing?
How long did hunter-gatherers work?
fifteen to twenty hours a week
What are 3 geographical advantages that Mesopotamia had?
agriculture, which led to a food surplus, permanent mud brick dwellings, and specialized workers
When did Mesopotamian mythology start?
ca. 5300 – 2334 BC
What are three 3 inventions created in Mesopotamia?
the wheel, the plow, and maps.
How did writing spread from Mesopotamia?
via a process of cultural diffusion.
Why do people rely on hunting and gathering
People rely on hunting and gathering because it is the only way to survive.