Epic of
Gilgamesh
Gilgamesh
Who is Gilgamesh?
is the king of Uruk in ancient Mesopotamia and the main character of the Epic of Gilgamesh
What type of writing did the Sumerians use?
cuneiform
Give an example of human-environment interaction
irrigation in Mesopotamia
What kind of person was Gilgamesh?
2/3 Gods 1/3 Person
What was the main job of most Mesopotamians?
Farming
What is the difference between absolute and relative location?
absolute location tells the exact spot of a place, while relative location tells where it is compared to other places.
Why did gods create Enkidu?
Gods want to teach Gilgamesh a leason.
What is cuneiform, and why was it important?
Cuneiform was one of the earliest writing systems, developed by the Sumerians around 3000 BCE in Mesopotamia,Preserved stories, prayers, and history
How do humans adapt to their environment?
changing the way they live to survive and meet their needs
How does Gilgamesh feel when he learns of Enkidu’s death?
overwhelming grief and fear
Why was the Code of Hammurabi important to ordinary people?
it made the laws clear and public, so people knew what was expected of them.
What kinds of things are studied under movement?
Under the theme of movement, geographers study how and why people, goods, and ideas travel from one place to another
What lesson does Gilgamesh learn about immortality?
learns that immortality is impossible for humans
How were laws enforced in Mesopotamia?
Laws in Mesopotamia were enforced by the king and his officials, who were believed to have divine authority from the gods.
What is the 5 theme of Geography?
Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Regions