Location
Where did Sumer develop?
One of the world's first civilizations formed in the valley between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers. It lay in the southern part of a region called the Fertile Crescent. It was shaped like a crescent moon on a map and has very rich soil.
What happened to the Sumerians?
They were conquered and became part of a larger empire
Of what materials were the Assyrians' advanced weapons made?
They were made of Iron.
The religious beliefs of Mesopotamia were considered...
Polytheistic
Why is the area of Mesopotamia referred to as the Fertile Crescent?
The land was known for rich farmland.
Who was next in charge after the king?
The priests were in charge after the king.
Sumerians invented something that made it possible for armies to use chariots. What was it?
They invented wheels.
What did Babylonian priests use as part of their religion?
They used knowledge of the planets and the stars called astronomy and astrology
List 3 physical features found inside or near Ancient Mesopotamia.
Mountains, rives, oceans, desert
Remember the Fertile CRESCENT
A social structure or hierarchy was developed as a way to organize
A way to organize how people were
Hammurabi is best known for ...
Hammurabi is known for his code of laws.
What did the people of Mesopotamia use to record trade?
They used clay- tablets
Explain why the land in Ancient Mesopotamia was good for farming?
Every year the Tigris and Euphrates rivers would flood. The floodwaters would bring down silt, or minerals from the mountains. When the floodwaters receded, the silt that was left made the ground fertile and good for growing crops. People also developed irrigation, a system of dikes and dame that helped to control the waters and water crops
Who was the ruler of Babylon?
Hammurabi
Which even allowed people to begin trade?
People's basic needs were met.
Sumerians' writing consisted of shaped and lines called...
Cuneiform
What are the present-day countries where ancient Mesopotamia was located?
Iran, Turkey, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia
How many years between Sargon's rule and Hammurabi's rule?
There are 567 years between Saragon and Hammurabi's Rule.
Weapons and war strategies is attributed to which civilization?
Assyria
How government and religion were connected in ancient Mesopotamia?
It's traditional in J
ancient Mesopotamia?
Religion affected every part of life. People followed a king because they believed he was connected to the gods and sometimes a god in human form. The people believed everything happened because of the gods and strived to keep them happy so they could have a good life.
Religion affected every part of life. People followed a king because they believed he was connected to the gods and sometimes a god in human form. The people believed everything happened because of the gods and strived to keep them happy so they could have a good life.