Hominid Group
More Hominids, Cave Paintings, & The Stone Age
Sumerian City-States
Civilization
The Four Empires of Mesopotamia
100
Which hominid group discovered fire, made the hand axe, and migrated for the first time?
Homo Erectus
100
Why is it important to study cave paintings?
They tell us what animals roamed the Earth, how they hunted, and offer hints about what they believed in.
100
Why did Ancient Sumerians first move from the foothills to the plains?
There were too many people and there was not enough food.
100
What is a Ziggurat?
An ancient temple for the gods of Sumer.
100
What was the major advancement of the Akkadian Empire of Mesopotamia?
Sargon created the first empire.
200
Which hominid group made very complex tools like the bow and arrow, made cave paintings, and played musical instruments to express themselves?
Homo Sapien Sapien
200
How did sources of food change from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?
They went from hunting and gathering to farming and domesticating animals (agriculture).
200
Why was there an uncontrolled water supply in Ancient Sumer?
Floods caused the water supply to be unpredictable (sometimes there was too much, sometimes there was too little).
200
Name two items that the Sumerians invented.
The wheel and the arch.
200
What was the major advancement of the Babylonian Empire of Mesopotamia?
Hammurabi's Code, which was the first code of laws that applied to everyone.
300
Which hominid group had a sense of community, made spears, and cared for each other?
Homo Sapien Neanderthalensis
300
How did shelters change from the Paleolithic Age to the Neolithic Age?
They went from living in temporary shelters to creating permanent shelters.
300
Why was it difficult to maintain the irrigation systems in Sumer?
The irrigation systems went through several villages and often clogged with silt, so people had to work together to maintain them.
300
How did Sumerians write in cuneiform?
They used a wedge-shaped stylus to etch writing in clay tablets.
300
What was the major advancement of the Assyrian Empire of Mesopotamia?
The Assyrians conquered the Babylonians through military might and cruelty.
400
What is the main advancement of Australopithecus Afarensis?
They were bipeds.
400
How did the discovery of fire change the way of life for hominids?
They could cook their meat, defend themselves, and migrate to colder climates.
400
Why did Sumerians begin building strong walls around their cities?
Communities began fighting over water supply, so they built strong walls and moats.
400
What does a stable food supply mean?
People consistently have enough food to survive.
400
What was the major advancement of the Neo-Babylonian Empire of Mesopotamia?
Nebuchadrezzar II kept the city safe by building huge walls and a moat around the city.
500
What was the main advancement of Homo Habilis?
They started to live in small groups and made the first tools.
500
Why was the development of tools significant for the hominids?
It shows us that they were intelligent because they had to imagine, plan, craft, and pass on the knowledge to others.
500
Ancient Sumer (aka ______) was located in modern-day ____ and lies between the _______ River and the ________ River.
Mesopotamia, Iraq, Tigris, Euphrates.
500
What was the king's job in Sumer?
He enforced laws, collected taxes, and led the army.
500
Which empire created the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
The Neo-Babylonian Empire.
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