vocabulary
A temple where Sumerians believed gods and goddesses ruled the city.
Ziggurat
top of the Sumerian social pyramid
nobles
What was Mesopotamia known as?
"The land between two rivers"
What was the Sumerian Economy based on?
farming
How many laws did the Code of Hammurabi have?
282
wedge-shaped writing on clay tablets
middle of the Sumerian social pyramid
commoners/craftsmen
Location of Mesopotamia
fertile crescent
What became an important part of the Sumerian economy?
Trade and industry
The laws were fair and just towards all classes
False
polytheistic
Bottom of the Sumerian social pyramid
farmers/slaves
Epic poem from Mesopotamia describes the life of a king named_____
Gilgamesh
What types of items did the Sumerians use and trade as part of their economy?
stone, wood, mud, clay, reeds, rivers, soil, and crops
Hammurabi was considered a cruel and unjust leader
false
area of land located around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
fertile crescent
Made up 90% of the Sumerian population
farmers/slaves
These were developed between 3300-3000 BC
City-States
Zigguarts were considered the most _____ buildings in the Sumerian city-states and were at the _____ of the city-states
prominent
center
The laws were severe and strict and often ended in punishment by death.
True
a wanderer
nomad
Workers for the nobles and palaces. Held jobs involving farming, fishing, and crafting.
Commoners/craftsmen
Strict set of laws in ancient Mesopotamia
Code of Hammurabi
What did the Sumerians devote to the Ziggurat temples?
their wealth