Society/Culture
What were the names of the sky gods that Mesopotamia people worshiped?
The sky god An and his daughter Inanna.
Where would King Hammurabi carve the rules and regulations to make sure the citizens know and follow it?
On stone tablets.
What did they find out about the soil between the river valleys?
They found out that the soil was very fertile.
In Mesopotamia, what metals were used to make things such as armor or used to decorate palaces?
They made things using metals such as copper, bronze, gold, and iron.
What system for trade was used in Mesopotamia?
The system of bartering.
Where is Mesopotamia located?
Mesopotamia is located in the Middle East including parts of Southwest Asia.
What was the king's job to do in Mesopotamia?
To rule and make laws.
Why was it hard for them to grow crops?
It was difficult for them to grow crops due to the climate majority of the year being dry.
What were some technologies that were developed by the Mesopotamians?
They developed things such as the wheel, the sail, writing systems, time and clocks, mathematics, medicine, cities, maps, etc.
What was the economy in Mesopotamia mainly based on?
The economy was mainly based on agriculture.
Since Women had equal rights what could they do?
Women had rights that allowed them to own land, choose to divorce, own their own businesses, and make deals in trade.
If someone broke the law, what were the most crucial consequences?
Hands get cut off and their eyes put out.
What happened when they had more access to water?
Having access to more water allowed for them to have trade routes and receive benefits that helped the region out.
Why was mathematics a necessity for Mesopotamians?
Mathematics was important for architecture in constructing and planning their temples and cities.
What did they trade in Mesopotamia?
In Mesopotamia they traded goods, clothing, wine, food, and jewelry.
What did they believe about themselves and their land?
Mesopotamian people believed that they worked with the gods and that the land was filled with demons and spirits.
Some laws were named after Hammurabi, Hammurabi's law. What were they made for and who made them?
They were made by Hammurabi and they were made for the citizens to follow and respect.
Due to a large population what was 2 of the main problems in Mesopotamia?
2 main problems that they had due to a large population was that they didn't have enough food and water.
During the Uruk period, when did Mesopotamian science and technology developed?
(4100-2900 BCE)
When farming in Mesopotamia what system did they use?
They used the labor system.
What were the different ranks in the hierarchy?(Name each of the 7)
The 7 ranks of hierarchy were the King and Nobility, the Priests and Priestesses, the Upper Class, the Lower Class, and the Slaves.
The provinces each had one governor. What were these governors responsible for?
Sending soldiers into war, making pay taxes, enforcing the king's laws, and during the construction of a temple they assign workers.
What was the solution to the previous question?
They began to have larger farms, have more resourceful places, and expand plains.
What were the two types of doctors in Mesopotamia and what did they do?
2 types of doctors(Asu and Asipu). Asu, a medical practitioner that prescribed many treatments for injury/illness. Asipu, a holistic healer that used magic spells, amulets, and incantations.
What crops did they grow and what animals did they keep in Mesopotamia?
They grew a variety of crops such as wheat and onions, and kept cattle such as sheep and goats.