Bonus
What does CE stand for?
CE stands for Commen Era.
Where is Hammurabi's code kept to this day?
Hammurabi's Code is kept in the Louver in Paris, France.
Where is Babylon today?
Modern-day Iraq
Where do the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers empty?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers empty into the Persian Gulf.
Where is Sumer today?
Sumer is now in southern Iraq.
What does BCE stand for?
BCE stands for Before Common Era.
On Hammurabi's what god is Hammurabi facing?
Shamash god of sun and justice.
How many feet thick were the walls in Babylon?
The walls were 10 feet thick.
Where do the Tigris and Euphrates begin?
The Tigris and Euphrates rivers begin in Southeastern Turkey in the Taurus mountains.
When was the first recorded war?
The first war was fought in 2700 BCE.
What does AD stand for?
AD stands for Anno Domini.
What happens if a builder builds a house and it falls and kills the owner?
The builder is put to death.
Who built the gardens of Babylon?
King Nebuchadnezzar built the gardens of Babylon.
What are the four countries that the Tigris and Euphrates rivers run through?
Turkey, Syria, Iraq, and Iran
What is Sumer most known for?
Sumer was most known for innovations in language, governance, and architecture.
What is one problem people faced in Sumer?
People faced an uncontrolled water supply.
How old is Hammurabi's code?
Hammurabi's code is 4,000 years old.
Why did King Nebuchadnezzar build the gardens of Babylon?
King Nebuchadnezzar built the gardens of Babylon to make his wife less homesick of her old home.
Which one is longer the Tigris or Euphrates River?
The Euphrates River is longer at 1,740 miles.
What are some things that the Sumerians invented? Responses may vairy.
Responses may vairy; The wheel, cuneiform script, arithmetic, geometry, irrigation, saws and other tools, sandals, chariots, harpoons, and beer.
What does "Mesopatamia" mean in greek?
When did Hammurabi rule?
Hammurabi ruled from 1792-1750 BCE
How did the Babylonians bring water to the roof?
They brought water to the roof with the Archimedes screw
Who can get water from the river first, people living in Kish or Ur?
People living in Ur can get river water first because Ur is closer to the Euphrates River than Kish is to the Euphrates or Tigris River.
How did Sumer fall?
Sumer fell when it lost its economic strength; which led to loss of political and military strength.