Definitions
Characteristics of a civilization
Mixed Bag
The map
100

What is a scribe?

a professional writer

100
Which characteristic of a complex civilization?


As civilizations became more complex, people needed to concentrate on being a teacher, a scribe, a priest, a skilled worked or a merchant. 

Job specialization 

100

What was the first city in Mesopotamia 

Sumer

100

Which letter represents the Fertile Crescent?

G

200

What is silt?

fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment

200

Name the characteristic of a complex civilization...


Work that the government orders to be done to help the community.

public works and technology 

200

Give one example of a person considered to be in the upper class. 

Priest, king, scribes

200

Which letter represents Euphrates River?

A

300

What is surplus?

more of something than is needed

300

Name the characteristic of complex civilization...


Knowledgeable and educated rulers and religious leaders were more respected than herders and skilled workers. 

social class

300

Give two reasons to surround cities by high walls

1. protection from invaders

2. prevent destruction

3. protection from outsiders

4. protect palace and temples

300

Which letter represents Tigris River?

B

400

What is cuneiform?

Ancient writing system of Mesopotamia with symboles to make groups of wedges. 


400

Name the characteristic of complex civilization...


Records were needed to keep track of goods. There was a need to express complex ideas and beliefs. 

Written Language 

400

Mesopotamia is between which two rivers?

Euphrates River and Tigris River

400

Which letter represents the Persian Gulf?

C

500

Define Mesopotamia

the land between two rivers

500

Name the characteristic of a complex civilization...


How complex civilizations expressed beliefs and values. Also how they were able to impress visitors with the beauty of their community. 

Art and architecture

500

Give two reasons why the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are considered a "source of life". 

1. floods left rich soil

2. fish for food

3. tall, strong reeds used for boats 

4. clay used for building

500

Which letter represents Syrian Desert?

D

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