Religion
What religion did the Mesopotamians believe in?
They were polytheistic meaning they believed in many gods.
What is the capital of Mesopotamia?
The capital of Mesopotamia is Babylon.
Name 1 of the Inventions or concepts of mesopotamia.
any 1 out of the wheel, writing, sailing, mathematics, and astrology.
Who was at the bottom of the Pyramid?
The slaves
Was the Mesopotamian government a monarchy or theocracy?
A monarchy.
Were all gods worshiped equally?
No some were more important and had higher rank than others.
Who was the king of the city Ur?
Ur-nammu
Name 2 of the Inventions or concepts of mesopotamia.
any 2 out of the wheel, writing, sailing, mathematics, and astrology.
When did Hammurabi die?
1750 BC
Who was mesopotamia ruled by?
A.Hammurabi
B.Enki
C.Cyrus The Great
The correct answer is C.Cyrus The Great
Why were some gods more important than others?
Because in Mesopotamia the importance based on what region they lived in.
What was the most important city in Mesopotamia?
While many cities were important in ancient Mesopotamia, Uruk is often considered the world's first major city and was a significant urban center and hub of trade and administration.
Name 3 of the Inventions or concepts of mesopotamia.
any 3 out of the wheel, writing, sailing, mathematics, and astrology.
Who was at the middle of the pyramid?
Priests,merchants,artisans,and commoners.
Did all cities have the kings?
No, they started to have their own governments without kings.
Who was the god of water?
The god of water was known as Enki.
What did the mesopotamians like about their land.
The Mesopotamians likely valued Mesopotamia for its fertile land, rich in resources, and its location at the crossroads of civilizations, fostering trade and cultural exchange.
Name 4 of the Inventions or concepts of mesopotamia.
any 4 out of the wheel, writing, sailing, mathematics, and astrology.
Who was at the top of the pyramid?
The kings
What was hammurabi the king of?
Babylon
What are 4 of the mesopotamian gods names?
Any 4 out of Enlil, Shamash, Enki, Marduk, Nergal, Nabu, or Anu.
Name 4 of the cities in Mesopotamia.
Any 4 out of Ur, Assur, Nippur, Harran, Uruk, Akkad, Nimrud, and Babylon.
Name 5 of the Inventions or concepts of mesopotamia.
any 5 out of the wheel, writing, sailing, mathematics, and astrology.
What was Hammurabi's rule book called?
I didn't mention it in the slides but it is called Hammurabi's code of law.
Who held absolute power in the goverment?
The kings.