Egypt
What is Egypt's form of writing
Hieroglyphics
What were the Sumerion temples called
Ziggurats
Who was the first king of babylon
Hammurabi
Who was the first ruler of Mesopotamia
Sargon
What religion did Israelites follow
Monotheistic
How old was King Tutankhamen when he met his demise
18-19
Sumerians followed a distinct social what
Hierarchy
Why was Hammurabi`s code made
To ensure peace
What are both the rivers around Mesopotamia
Euphrates and Tigris
What form of texts do Israelites use
Torah
When where the Pyramids built.
2500 BC
What type of writing did Sumerian people use
Cuneiform
What did Hammurabi`s code influence
Ideas about responsibility and government.
True or false: Was Mesopotamia the first empire
True
What were the Israelites 10 commandments about
a set of laws God gave to them
How long did it take to build the pyramids
20-30 years
How many gods did Sumerians worship
3600
How tall was Hammurabi`s stone pillar
7 feet tall
What sparked the downfall of Sargon's Empire
A severe Drought.
What is a Monotheistic Religion
Believing in only one god
Who was the creator of the pyramids/ Had the idea to make them
Sneferu
Who was at the top of the Sumerian Hierarchy Pyramid. (hint at least three types of people)
Ruling family, Leading Officials, High Priests
How many laws were in Hammurabi`s code?
282 Laws
When did Sargon Conquer Sumer
2300 B.C.
What did Israelite prophets teach
Ethics and morale standards