Civilization
A society marked by developed arts, sciences, government, and social structure
How people watered their crops
Irrigation
What language did Sumerians speak
Sumerian
Why was Mesopotamia called the fertile crescent?
The area was shaped like a crescent and had fertile land
The belief in one god
Monotheism
This civilization was once ruled by King Hammurabi, known for his creation of laws.
Babylon
Mrs. Bizal and Ms. Burnette are happy that this was invented in Mesopotamia
Math
This person was the focus of an epic tale which was the first story ever written.
This is what Mesopotamia translates to.
Land between 2 rivers
An early city that was like a small independent country with its own laws and government
City-State
Mesopotamia
This certainly made farming faster
Plow
Pyramid Shaped Temple
Ziggurat
What two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
A large territory in which several groups of people are ruled by a single leader or government
Empire
This empire was led by King Nebuchadnezzar II
Neo-Babylon
This was a list of 282 laws that were carved in stone and placed in city centers.
Code of Hammurabi
Sumerian religion was Monotheistic or Polytheistic
Polytheistic
What group first arrived in Mesopotamia in 5,000 BCE?
Farmers OR Sumerians
The belief in more than one god
5 Characteristics of Civilization
Cities
Complex Institutions
Specialized Workers
Writing
Advanced Technology
King Nebuchadnezzar II invented this wonder of the ancient world
Hanging Gardens of Babylon
What was the name of the mountain range Ancient Sumerians left to live in Sumer
Zagros Mountains
Describe the climate of Mesopotamia.
Long, hot summers, very high temps, very little rain, rivers would flood every year
To tame a wild animal to be useful to humans
Domesticate