Early Civilizations
VOCAB.
Empires of Mesopotamia
Potpourri
Leaders/Rulers
100
The earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia began on the plain between the : ____________ & _____________ rivers.
What is (are) Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
100
Person who studies "heavenly bodies."
What is an ASTRONOMER
100
Babylonian king who is known for creating a strict set of laws...
Who is HAMMURABi
100
Sumerian artisans, merchants, and fishers made up this group:
What is the MIDDLE CLASS
100
Created the "Hanging Gardens" of Babylon.
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar
200
Two factors that influenced where people settle throughout history are:
What is drinking water & the ability to farm or grow crops
200
A pyramid shaped structure with a temple at the top used for religious ceremonies:
What is a ZIGGURAT
200
Assyria was made up of the land between the Persian Gulf and the (Remember, Assyria was in Northern Mesopotamia):
What is the NILE RIVER
200
How did caravans of merchants often travel in Mesopotamia?
What is on CAMELS
200
Assyrian King who created one of the world's first libraries.
Who is ASHURBANIPAL
300
An ancient form of writing using wedged-shaped marks into clay was:
What is CUNEIFORM
300
An amount that is left over after a need has been met:
What is a SURPLUS
300
What were the Chaldean astronomers known for mapping:
What is THE PHASES OF THE MOON
300
The Chaldean Empire is sometimes called the:
What is the NEW BABYLONIAN EMPIRE
300
Created a strict set of codes for his Babylonian people.
Who is HAMMURABI
400
Civilizations first developed in Mesopotamia around what time period?
What is around 3000 B.C.
400
A city that governs itself and its surrounding territory:
What is a CITY-STATE
400
One major factor that contributed to the success of the Assyrian army was it use of :
What is IRON WEAPONS
400
Skilled workers who made metal products, cloth, or pottery are called:
What is ARTISANS
400
Assyrian kings divided their territories into: ____________
What is PROVINCES
500
The first Sumerian kings were probably:
What is WARRIORS or WAR HEROES
500
Site of the world's first libraries: ( Also an Assyrian capital)
What is NINEVEH
500
Who was the king of the AKKADIANS who conquered all of Mesopotamia?
What is SARGON THE GREAT
500
Hero who travels the world performing great deeds along his journey:
Who is GILGAMESH
500
Father of Nebuchadnezzar...
Who is NABOPOLASSAR
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