Vocabulary 1
A building used for religious purposes, such as prayer to the gods
temple
dirt (for farming)
soil
Who is the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Gilgamesh
The two rivers which flowed in Mesopotamia were the Nile and Euphrates.
Nile ---> Tigris
Give an example of a physical innovation that the Mesopotamians created.
wheel, bronze tools, etc.
Fairness
justice
A new thing that people make for the first time.
Invention
Sumerian god of the air
Enlil
The Sumerians may have come from as far away as Africa.
Africa---> India
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An advanced culture, usually with cities, art, and technology
civilization
Rules which are made by a government
laws
This animal was sent to kill Gilgamesh and Enkidu
Bull of Heaven
Ancient Sumerians liked to drink tea out of reed straws.
tea ---> beer
This was invented between 3,500 and 3,000 B.C.
The traditions, beliefs, values, and way of life of a group of people
culture
Moving water from a river for farming
irrigation
Sumerian goddess of love, wisdom, and war
Inanna
According to legend, the first city in Mesopotamia was Uruk.
Uruk ---> Eridu
What did Sumerians write their cuneiform on?
clay
Soil that is good for farming is described as ___________.
fertile
The idea that if someone does something bad to one person, they should be punished equally.
retribution
Sumerian god of water
Enki
Over time, the soil around Ur became too salty to grow wheat.
wheat ---> barley
This is the name for a pyramid-shaped temple with steps.
ziggurat