Sumer
Which two rivers is Sumer located near?
Tigris and Euphrates
Who was the legendary king?
Sargon
Was Assyria polytheistic or monotheistic?
Polytheistic
Hammurabi created what?
His Code of Laws
Who is at the top of the social ladder?
Priests and Kings
Akkad was the first ever ______________
Empire
The introduction of what element made it possible for Assyria to become a major military power?
Iron
List two of the architectural achievements of Nebuchadnezzar II:
Ishtar Gate and Hanging Gardens of Babylon
Who had an Epic written about him; and what was his friend's name?
Gilgamesh and Enkidu
Where is Akkad located?
The Fertile Crescent
Ashurbanipal collected what? Why is this important?
Books; they tell us everything we know about Mesopotamia
Nebuchadnezzar was an important part of ________ history because he lay siege to the Temple of ______________.
Jewish; Jerusalem
Describe the role of gods and goddesses, the construction of temples, and the rituals practiced to honor deities.
Answers may vary - teacher's discretion.
Explain how innovative irrigation systems developed and transformed their agricultural practices. What were the benefits and challenges of relying on these systems for crop production?
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What did Assyrian art depict?
Military scenes, the king in the middle of a military camp, and stories of battles
Neo-Babylonia was part of the ___________ Dynasty.
Chaldean
Who was the Fish God? (Half-fish, half-man). Name a few of the other gods and their purposes:
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Tell me their cultural achievements, political structure, and any notable conflicts or collaborations they might have had with the Sumerians:
Answers will vary - at the teacher's discretion.
Who conquered the Assyrians?
The Babylonians
List the contributions that are still with us to this day:
The Babylonian Calendar and The Sexigismal System (also made contributions to writing, science, technology, mathematics, and astrology)