Terms
Another word for farming
agriculture
A civilization must have advanced ______________.
(two possible answers)
cities or technology
What term means the belief in many gods?
polytheistic
A ___________ of food is needed to begin a civilization.
surplus
Where is Mr. Carey from?
Boston/Massachusetts
The process by which animals or plants are adapted for human use
domestication
A civilization must have specialized ____________.
workers
The name of the main or most important god.
Marduk
Give three examples of specialized workers.
blacksmiths, artists, scribes, etc.
What should you all say together if Mr. Carey says, "black cat!"
meow meow!
The term meaning a difference in status of different people (for example, the difference between the king, slaves and workers)
hierarchy
A civilization must have ___________-keeping.
record
What is the name of the legend that describes the creation of the world by the gods?
Enuma Elish
Give two examples of complex institutions
governments, schools, temples, businesses, etc.
Name all four ESLR's
Seeking Truth
Developing Character
Serving Others
Pursuing Excellence
the written form of language in Mesopotamis
cuneiform
A civilization must have complex _______________.
institutions
Mesopotamian temples of worship
Ziggurats
Give an example of labor-saving technology
plow, hammer, wheel, writing, irrigation, etc.
Who is Mr. Carey's favorite superhero?
Superman
Mesopotamia is also called the ______________ Crescent
Fertile
A civilization must have advanced ______________.
(two possible answers)
cities or technology
Priests would make ____________ to keep the gods happy.
sacrifices
Mesopotamia was located between the Tigris River and the _______________ River
Euphrates
What is Mr. Carey's dog's name?
Fennel