Sumerians
Who was the first civilization in the Mesopotamia region?
The Sumerians
What happened if a student made a mistake while learning Cuneiform?
it was simply smoothed over.
When did the Roman Empire collapse?
AD 467
What's another word for peasants?
serf
What is a fief?
What present day countries were in the Mesopotamia region?
Iraq, Syria, Turkey and Iran
Why was Cuneiform writing created by the Sumerians?
To keep track of transactions, ownership, rights and government records.
What was to the west and east of Upper Egypt?
The Sahara Desert
What is a work week?
a serf's obligation to work 2-3 days a week.
What's another word for lord?
baron
What was the first wheel?
A potter's wheel
What is the book The Epic of Gilgamesh about?
a collection of stories about a Sumerian hero.
What was the center of economic activity during the Medieval times?
The manor
List the two ways freedom could be gained by a serf.
1. buy freedom by saving up
2. Marry a free person
How could you earn land from the king?
You had to provide him with an army
Who ruled from the ziggurat?
a king/priest who represented the Sumerian gods.
What materials were used for Cuneiform writing?
a split reed and a wet, clay tablet.
Why was Menes Egypt's first king?
The united Upper and Lower Egypt.
What were some things that peasants shared with each other due to their lack of wealth?
heavy-wheeled plow, oxen, and horses.
FALSE: they were vassals (servants)
Why was there annual flooding by the rivers?
snow melted from the mountains
True or False: Any wealthy children could learn how to write in Cuneiform.
False: Only wealthy males.
Who made furniture in the feudal system?
Carpenters
What were some jobs that serfs had on the manor?
farming, tending to livestock, building fences, and clearing land.
How did the trade system work in the Feudal System?
The lord provided land for the peasants to live on and the peasants worked the fields and provided food.