Mesopotamia
The two rivers that flow through the Fertile Crescent.
Euphrates and Tigris
12,000 years ago, people settled in this soon-to-be city
What is Sumer?
This group invented a 22-letter alphabet to communicate complex ideas in writing.
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This Persian leader was known for being tolerant because he allowed conquered people to keep their customs.
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A form of writing using wedge-shaped symbols and tally marks created by the Sumerians
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Why was Mesopotamia a good place to live?
Use two of the following terms:
-Fertile Crescent, surplus, silt, cuneiform, wheel, plow
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How did new inventions make life easier for the Sumerians?
Use two of the following terms:
-Fertile Crescent, surplus, silt, cuneiform, wheel, plow
This group conquered Sumer first, led by a King named Sargon.
Who were the Akkadians?
This leader of Persia took over as a usurper by killing all of his opponents and establishing order in Persia.
Who is Darius I?
A division of society by rank or class
What is social hierarchy?
A major city settled in Mesopotamia that was conquered by many different empires/kingdoms.
What is Babylon?
This advancement in farming allowed Sumerians to produce surplus good to feed people and allowed them to focus on art, science, government, and religion.
What is irrigation?
This group mastered ironworking to make weapons.
Who were the Hittites?
Send in the calvary to attack first, followed by the Immortals to finish the job.
What are Hunters and Gathers (Nomads)?
List the three major seas surrounding the Fertile Crescent.
Mediterranean Sea, Persian Gulf, and the Red Sea.
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They believed their gods were responsible for events such as flooding or drought.
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List the conquerors of the Sumerians in time order.
The first battle between Greece and Persia; Greece won by defeating Persian troops due to better weapons and war generals.
What is The Battle of Marathon?
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People who used cuneiform to document taxes, stories, and songs are called:
City areas surrounded by rural farms are called:
Religious leaders that give wisdom about the gods are called:
The Syrian Desert; civilization begins by following where the crops will grow. Crops won't grow well in a desert.
Name three advancements made by the Sumerians:
-Cuneiform
-Sewers
-Wheel
-Plow
-Irrigation
This group was lead by Nebuchadnezzar, who later built the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Who were the Chaldeans?
The second battle between Greece (Athenians and Spartans) and the Persians. The Persians won by sneaking around and attacking Spartans from behind.
What is The Battle of Thermopylae?
Phoenicians made this to make cloth for kings and queens.
What is Tyrian Purple Dye?