Sumerian Society
Before settling in Mesopotamia, most people lived a _______ lifestyle.
What is a Nomadic lifestyle
Mesopotamia offered this natural resource, which attracted early settlers.
What is freshwater
Sumerian religion was polytheistic, which means they worshipped ________
What are many gods
Most people in Sumer were part of these two groups.
What are farmers and slaves
The name "Mesopotamia" means this in Greek.
What is "land between two rivers"
This was the first known civilization in Mesopotamia.
What is Sumer
These crops were some of the first grown by Mesopotamians.
What are barley, flax, wheat, and lentils
These pyramid-like structures served as temples for religious purposes.
What are ziggurats
Sumerians used this material for writing and making pottery.
What is clay
These two rivers defined Mesopotamia.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates
The Sumerians were the first to create one of the world's oldest systems of ________.
What is writing
Today, the Fertile Crescent has turned into ______ due to irrigation projects.
What is a desert
The first Sumerian king was known as _________
Who is Etana of Kish
Agriculture in Mesopotamia helped bring an end to the ________ lifestyle.
What is the hunter-gatherer lifestyle
Mesopotamia is part of this crescent-shaped area known for its fertile land.
What is the Fertile Crescent