Hammurabi's Code
Hammurabi's code is considered this looking back at it today.
What is Harsh/Too Much......
The name of the king of Akkad, who created the worlds first empire.
Who is Sargon?
The Oldest known epic.
Epic of Gilgamesh?
Created a calendar with this many months.
What is 12?
The Best Team in the NFL
Who are the Detroit Lions?
True or False: Hammurabi's reign was short and unsuccessful.
What is False?
These two rivers flow through Mesopotamia, creating the fertile farming ground that allowed civilizations to develop.
What are Tigris and Euphrates?
The name of Gilgamesh best friend and travel buddy
What is Enkidu?
Developed this piece of technology, that made travel much easier.
What is the wheel?
Mr. Clark's top 3 candies right now.
Gummy Clusters, Wild Berry Skittles, Sweet Tart Ropes
True or False: Hammurabi was a city.
What is False?
The definition of Empire.
What is many different lands under one ruler?
True or False: Gilgamesh was a Mesopotamia ruler
What is True?
The people of Sumer developed one of the first known writing systems in history, called this.
What is Cuneiform?
This is when it is acceptable to start decorating for Christmas.
When is November 1st?
Hammurabi was famous for this "Blank for a Blank" philosophy,
What is Eye for an Eye?
This empire rose after Hammurabi, and was known for its powerful military.
What is Assyrian Empire?
The Epic of Gilgamesh tells us this about everyday life in Mesopotamia.
What is Religion, King/Monarchy, etc...
Sumerian cities were independent, and governed themselves and the land around them. This is called what.
What is City State?
The Nickname for the Detroit Lions running back duo, also a famous video game pair.
What is Sonic and Knuckles?
This practice existed even over 4000 years ago, and was often something that happened to a debtors family if the debtor could not pay.
What is Slavery?
This city was one of the most famous in the world, with a ziggurat over 300 feet tall, and massive hanging gardens that were considered one of the seven world wonders.
What is Babylon?
Gilgamesh and his friend in their battle against Humbaba taught the reader what lesson.
What is do not let your fears beat you?
The practice of worshiping many gods, which the Sumerians did.
What is Polytheism?
Zero