Mesopotamia vocab
a large territory or group of many territories governed by one ruler
what is an Empire
The Sumerians believes that gods
descended to the earth using the
ziggurat as a ladder and this can prove that they were considered what?
What is polytheistic
Mesopotamia is located between two Rivers (Tigris and Euphrates river). Why are these rivers important to Mesopotamia?
What is to provide Silt
What is the device the Egyptians primarily used for irrigation?
What is a shadoof
How were the Ten Commandments different from other early law
codes?
What is laws on how to act in society
a territory governed as a political district of a country or empire
What is a province
Mesopotamians and Egyptians
both worshipped more than one
god. What does this tell you
about the two civilizations?
what is both polytheistic
What was the Code of Hammurabi in Ancient Mesopotamia?
What is the first code of law
What did the Nile provide for Egypt?
What is rich soil for growing crops
Egypt has a social structure hierarchy which includes a pharaoh, Nobles, Artisans, Farmers and unskilled workers(slaves. Which social group is considered the Majority of Egypt?
What is slaves
a payment made to a ruler or state as a sign of surrender; forced payment
Tribute
What was built in Ancient Mesopotamia to honor gods?
What is Ziggurat
What came before Mesopotamia?
Early Humans, hunters/ gatherers and Farming
Why was the embalming process important to Egyptians?
What is required for an after life
Both Mesopotamia and Egypt had one ruler of their civilization. which would be a negative
aspect of being a ruler in these civilizations?
what is being blamed
a city that governs itself and its surrounding territory
What is a City-state
The Covenant made between moses and God for him to reach the promise land?
What is the Ten commandments
Sumerian city/states built a large wall around the city for this reason.
What is to protect from invaders
What was harvested and made into baskets, paper, and sandals?
What is Papyrus
what is similar achievement between Egypt, Mesopotamia, and India?
What is advancements in mathematics
the cradle of civilization;" curved shape area of nutrient rich farmland in the Middle East
Fertile Crescent
What is the purpose of a theocracy in Ancient Egypt
What is to have a political leader and religious leader
Who had the first Empire in Ancient Mesopotamia and what was it?
what is Sargon I and Akkadian Empire
Who was the first female pharaoh of Ancient Egypt? What grew significantly under her reign?
What is Hatshepsut and trade expeditions
Who makes up the Upper Class of Ancient Mesopotamia
What is priests, kings and government officials