Sedentary Societies
Mesopotamia
Anything English
Storytelling with Ms. Iuliani
100

Define nomadic.

What are communities that regularly move to and from areas in search of food and water?

100

The name of the civilization that developed in modern-day Iraq. 

What is Mesopotamia?

100

Making a comparison using the words "like" or "as" 

What is a simile?

100

My dog's breed and name.

Who is Ravioli, the golden doodle?


200

Define sedentary.

What is a lifestyle that involves remaining in one place permanently? 

200

______ was invented in around 3300 BCE.

Cuneiform writing 

200

The type of essay we wrote in response to OTSB.

What is a thematic essay?

200

The city my brother currently lives in.

What is Paris, France.

300

_____ led to a division of labour.

What is food surplus?

300

Name three other civilizations that developed around the same time as Mesopotamia. Include their location in modern-day. 

What are: 

1) Indus Valley in India 

2) Nile Valley in Egypt

3) Ancient Chinese in China 

300

List five characters from BBM.

Who are Eugene, Stanley, Kate, Jack, Blanche, Nora, Laurie, etc. 

300

The first story I shared with you during MS orientation.

What is the fact that a photo of me was used on Amazon to sell clip-on bangs? 

400

Name three types of artisans.

What are metallurgy, basket weaving, weaving?
400

This multi-story temple named _____ reflected the _____ of its city-state.

What is: ziggurat, wealth?
400

Name four short stories that we read in our Short Story Unit.

What are: 

The Landlady, The Scholarship Jacket, All Summer in a Day, Harrison Bergeron, OTSB?

400
The name of the city I was in when I got proposed to. 

What is Seville, Spain?

500

Name three events in order that led to communities becoming sedentary and settling in the Fertile Crescent. 

What is:

1) climate change (warming of the climate allowed groups to travel more)

2) fertile soil, weather, and access to waterways in Fertile Crescent 

3) agricultural advancements that allowed for farming 

500

Name three characteristics that the priests had to have in order to take on the prestigious role.

What are:

1) no blemishes or malformities

2) born into upper-class nobility 

3) perform well in scribe school 


500
The literary device used when the bad weather is reflective of the character's mood.

What is pathetic fallacy?

500

My food intolerances.

What are gluten and lactose intolerances AND Doritos?