2.1
Why is the fertile crescent called the “cradle of civilization”?
because the earths earliest people lived there
What is civilization
Civilization is a country of people who have developed
What is archaeology?
Archaeology is the study of ancient people and remains of the past.
Chaldea -
- Southern part of Summer
Stone temples-
Area between sacred walls.
What two Rivers flow through the fertile crescent?
The Tigris and Euphrates
What city is probably named after Babel?
The city named after Babel was Babylon.
What were the tall Sumerian temples called?
The tall Samarian temples are called ziggurats.
Ur -
- Most important city of Sumer
Market place-
A place to buy gifts for Nanna
what does Tigris and Euphrates mean?
The name Tigris means arrow. The name Euphrates means that which makes fruitful.
Name two important Sumerian inventions
The two important Sumerian inventions were writing and the wheel
What two types of architecture did the Sumerians originate?
Two types of architecture Sumerians originated is ark and dome
Ziggurat -of Ur-
- Best preserved temple today.
Abraham-
A man who worshiped no idols in Ur.
What does Mesopotamia mean?
The word Mesopotamia means between the rivers.
What was the earliest form of Sumerian writing called? The later form?
The writing was first called pictograph, then called cuneiform.
What was the most common kind of seal in Sumer?
The most common kind of seal in Sumer is the cylinder.
- Ur - Nammu-
King who ordered ziggurat of Ur.
Cannan -
The promised land of God
Where can we find the only completely accurate record of ancient history?
The Bible
What do archaeologist do?
Archaeologists study remains of ancient civilization.
Nanna-
Is moon God
Lady Shubad -
Also known as Queen Puabi.