Mesopotamia
What does the word "Mesopotamia" mean?
"land between two rivers"
How many artifacts were taken from the National Museum of Iraq in 2003?
15,000
Iraq is bordered by the following countries: Syria, Jordan, Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and _____
Kuwait
What is a ziggurat?
What did the Sumerian city-states share with one another?
a common language
The two most important rivers in Mesopotamia were the Tigris and __________
Euphrates
How much money did the US donate to rebuild the 80-year-old National Museum of Iraq?
$14 million
What mountain range is east of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Zagros Mountains
In what year did the US go to war with Iraq?
2003
What religion was practiced among people of Mesopotamia?
Most were polytheistic, they worshipped many different gods and goddesses.
Which Mesopotamian city is farthest south on this map?
Eridu
How big was the ancient marble block that Syria returned to Iraq?
4 feet tall and 1 1/2 feet wide
What is one other large city in Iraq?
Kirkuk, Basra, or Mosul
What was one result of the Iraq war?
A democratic government was formed
What was the name of the poet and high priestess (female)?
Enheduanna
What direction would ancient Mesopotamian travel to get to Adab from Isin?
East
What kind of inscription is on the marble block that was returned back to Iraq?
Cuneiform
Which continent is Iraq found on?
Asia
What happened in 1990?
Iraq invaded Kuwait
What were some of the advanced economies of the Sumerian people?
Bricklayers, stonecutters, jewelers, potters, blacksmiths, weavers, and builders (must name two)
How many rivers would an ancient Mesopotamian have to corss to get from Borsippa to Eshnunna, traveling the most direct route?
three rivers
What evidence from the text supports this statement? Jordan, Syria, and the United States helped rebuild the National Museum of Iraq.
A.They all found and returned thousands of stolen artifacts.
B.They all worked at the museum to restore the damage caused by war.
C.They all donated millions of dollars to the museum.
D.They all took turns guarding the museum to ensure the safety of the artifacts.
A. They all found and returned thousands of stolen artifacts.
In what direction would an ancient Mesopotamian travel to get to Nineveh from Nuzi?
Northwest
What was the social structure of the Sumerian civilization, from most powerful to least powerful?
1-Priests 2-Rulers/Kings 3-Craftspeople 4-farmers 5-slaves
What two Latin words make up 'cuneiform' and what do they mean?
Cuneus=wedge forma=shape