Mesopotamia
What was the primary reason for the migration of people during the Mesopotamian Civilization period?
The pursuit of fertile land and water sources.
A skilled craftsperson, such as a metalworker, potter, or weaver.
Artisan
The social classes were in the form of what shape?
pyramid
What was the main purpose of building ziggurats in Mesopotamia?
To act as a religious temple.
A substance that is made up of fertile soil and water
Silt
Hammurabi wrote a collection of ______ laws that were recorded on stone stele.
282
In what way did the physical environment influence Mesopotamian trade?
The rivers allowed for trade.
This type of belief means the Sumerians worshipped many different gods.
Polytheism
If a builder built a house that collapsed and killed the owner, the builder would face this punishment.
put to death
What role did the Mesopotamian scribes play in their society?
Record keeping and administration
Sumerian mathematics and time-keeping, like 60 minutes in an hour, was based on this number. What was this system called?
Base 60
The Sumerian and Babylonian view of the afterlife was generally gloomy and dark, with souls existing in a place called the Land of No Return, or this.
The underworld
Which was a consequence of the agricultural advancements in Mesopotamia?
Increased population and growth of cities
Group of people who conquered Sumer.
Akkadians
Hammurabi was the 6th __________ king.
Amorite