Civilization
What were the dominant religious beliefs?
Polytheistic- different gods representing things in nature.
What does Mesopotamia mean?
Fertile Crescent
Which two rivers supported the Sumerian civilization?
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Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
Which two bodies of water does the Akkadian Empire reach?
Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea
What year was the Statue of Liberty delivered to the USA?
1885 or Oct. 28, 1886
One Feature of civilization is Art. Describe the different art forms, explaining how they influenced civilization.
(You may switch points with another team)
- Aesthetic works that expressed identity, values, and beliefs
- Architecture such as temples and tombs symbolized religious devotion and political power
- Music and literature added cultural richness and continuity
(Written points- whichever team gives the most accurate responses will get the points) (30sec)
Irrigation (is the artificial application of water to land or crops to help plants grow when natural rainfall is not enough) canals built by 6000 BCE controlled erratic river flooding and supported agriculture. The labour demands of building and maintaining extensive irrigation networks required coordinated organization, which likely contributed to the emergence of centralized governments and urban centers. This reflects how environmental challenges can drive political development.
How was the Sumerian civilization constructed?
In small city-states.
What did Sargon do?
He founded the Akkadian Empire
What do you call an unaccompanied choir
a cappella
When farming was part of a civilization, not everyone had to farm to get food. What did this lead to?
Job Specialization
Name two geographical features that are in Mesopotamia.
Mountain range and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
The Sumerians created the first written language. What is it, and how was it used?
Cuneiform, one of the world’s first written languages, was crucial for teaching, record-keeping, and culture. Sumer’s literary works.
How did Sargon build the Akkadian Empire?
Emerging from the fragmented city-states of Sumer in southern Mesopotamia,
In the game "Doors" in Roblox, you are chased by this
entities
Why is archaeology important?
To study human history and learn how civilizations lived. We can also apply old knowledge to better our current civilization.
Name 2 of the first 4 pieces of evidence of civilization
A transition to settled living
Farming of grains and legumes
Evidence of houses
Burial of the dead in ceremonies
What was at each City-state center, and what was the purpose of this structure?
ziggurats, defense, religious authority, and political administration
What led to the Akkadians' downfall?
(You have to change points with the lowest score. {If you have the lowest score, this is worth double your points.})
ecological factors like drought, external threats like geopolitical challenges.
Who accompanied Joshua as a spy
Caleb
What are the 8 features of a civilization?
Farming, Science, Government, Written Language, Trade, Religion, Art, Settlements.
Name 2 out of 4 modern countries in the Mesopotamia area
Turkey, Iran, Syria, Iraq
The Sumerians had many epics. Which of their epics is related to the Bible?
Flood Narrative
What part of Sargon's conquest was used to establish other civilizations?
military conquests, administrative innovations, and cultural policies
Who was Queen from 1819-1901
Queen Victoria