Geography
What two rivers is Mesopotamia between?
The Tigris and Euphrates river
True or False: The ziggurat was used as a holy place to pray to only one god.
True
What is their form of writing called?
Cuneiform
What does the word Mesopotamia mean?
"Land between the rivers"
What is the term that means "worship many Gods"
Polytheism
Who was responsible for writing a code of laws?
Hammurabi
Biggest social class in Mesopotamia?
The Middle Class
Why did people settle into the land of Mesopotamia?
Because the fertile crescent was able to provide them with food and water
Describe what is a Patriarchy society
Society dominated by men
What was cuneiform used for?
Keeping records, tell stories, and send messages
What is the job of a scribe?
Official record keepers
What are some of the items traders exchanged wheat, barley, and tools for?
Exchange for timber, minerals, and metals
What are the three social classes in Sumer?
Nobles, craftsmen, and farmers