Early Civilization
Mesopotamia is called the cradle of _____?
Civilization!
How did people in Ancient Mesopotamia get their food?
They farmed it, or got it from farmers.
What was the most important thing boys learned in schools?
They learned to write.
What did Mesopotamian kinds do?
They ruled the city, fought against other kings and collected taxes.
Why is Mesopotamia called, "The Cradle of Civilization?"
It is the place where the first civilization began.
What are the names of the two rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates!
What did the boys use to write? (2 things)
1. a wooden triangle wedge
2. clay tablet
How was religion in Mesopotamia different from most religions today?
People worshiped many gods, and believed there was a god for everything.
Who created the first written laws?
Hammurabi.
How did EARLY people get their food?
They hunted animals and gathered other foods.
Why did Mesopotamians build walls along the river?
To prevent flooding.
What was the writing called?
Cuneiform!
What did the 4 main gods control?
Water, Earth, Air, and the Sky (Heaven)
Why were laws created in Mesopotamia?
To help people be good.
An important city in Mesopotamia is called?
Ur.
How did the farmers get water to their farms?
They built canals.
The world's first written story was about?
a.Bashtum
b.Gilgamesh
c.Hammurabi
b. Gilgamesh
Mesopotamian temples were called what?
They were called Ziggurats!
Name one thing Hammurabi's laws were about?
stealing, farming, trade, family, marriage, children and slaves.
What did ancient Mesopotamian cities look like?
Many answers here:
they had walls, streets with houses and shops, a palace, ziggurats.
How did farming help the Mesopotamian civilization?
Not just by allowing them to stay put (not following food) but it freed people to do other jobs. Such as building, selling, governing, and writing.
Why is writing important for civilizations?
It passes on information and ideas.
When AND why did the Mesopotamians celebrate the New Year? (Name both!)
When: Spring time in March
Why: This was the new farming season.
What is a tradition?
An idea that is passed on.