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What was the first civilization in the world?
Mesopotamia
irrigation
cuneiform
a system of writing developed in Mesopotamia using wedge-shaped characters
monotheism
the belief that there is only one God
Epic
heroic or grand
empire
an extensive group of states or countries under a single supreme authority
city-state
a self-governing region (called a state), consisting of a city and surrounding territory
domesticate
to tame in order to keep or grow, as with a wild animal or a wild plant
currency
a system of money in use in a particular country
erosion
the wearing away of rock, land, soil or a physical feature by the action of wind, water, or ice
metallurgy
the branch of science and technology concerned with the properties of metals and their production and purification
medium of exchange
a way to sell, purchase, or trade goods or services
What is the Middle East an example of?
region
deforestation
removal of tress and other vegetation to make land available for other sues
Desertification
the process by which a desert spreads because soil around it loses its ability to hold water
The geographic boundaries of the fertile crescent ____________ help protect the area from invasion
did
How did the human population of Mesopotamia impact the ecosystem of the Fertile Crescent?
Humans contributed to deforestation, desertification, and erosion
Which of these important achievements was NOT made by the ancient Mesopotamian civilization?
a. compass
b. sail
c. plow
d. wheel
compass
Which statement best describes the agricultural practice of crop rotations practiced by the Sumerians?
Crop rotation helps keep the soil fertile.
Crop rotation contributes to desertification.
Crop rotation reduces the number of crops.
Crop rotation makes it easier for weeds to grow.
Crop rotation helps keep the soil fertile.
What early form of coins did Mesopotamians use for currency?
denarius
dollar
har
nickel
har
Which piece of literature is an important achievement of Mesopotamian civilization?
Analects
Bhagavad Gita
Book of the Dead
Epic of Gilgamesh
Epic of Gilgamesh
What did the Code of Hammurabi provide?
a way to write on clay tablets
an early model of human character
an advanced mathematical equation
a philosophical theory of right and wrong
an early model of human character
How did Hammurabi impact ancient Mesopotamia?
He established a democratic government.
He founded the religion of Zoroastrianism.
He conquered the second Babylonian Empire.
He developed a written code of laws for his empire.
He developed a written code of laws for his empire.
How did Nebuchadnezzar II impact ancient Mesopotamia?
A. He created the Assyrian Empire.
B. He founded the religion of Zoroastrianism.
C. He expanded the Babylonian Empire and rebuilt Babylon.
D. He conquered the Second Babylonian Empire.
He expanded the Babylonian Empire and rebuilt Babylon.
How did Cyrus the Great impact ancient Mesopotamia?
A. He introduced polytheism to the region.
B. He established a democratic government.
c. He conquered the Second Babylonian Empire.
D. He expanded the Babylonia empire and rebuilt Babylon.
He conquered the Second Babylonian Empire.