Mesopotamia
What does the word ancient mean?
It means very old or long ago.
Is Egypt still considered and country today?
Yes. It can be found on the world map.
Ditches that are dug into the land to move water from one place to another is called______?
Canals
Did Mesopotamians write on ipads or clay tablets?
Clay tablets. Ipads did not exist at that time.
What does the word polytheistic mean?
What continent is Mesopotamia on?
It is on the continent of Asia.
What continent is Egypt on?
Egypt is located in the continent of Africa.
Why was it difficult to grow crops in Mesopotamia and Egypt? How did they grow crops?
It was difficult because the land was dry desert. People had to move near the river and the canals to plant seeds in moist soil.
What is the ancient form of writing in Mesopotamia called?
What is the form of writing called that is used in Egypt?
Cuneiform and Hieroglyphics
In Mesopotamia, what building did they use to worship the gods/goddesses?
a ziggurat
On a world map, what is Mesopotamia called today?
Today, it is called the Middle East or Iraq.
What river flows through Egypt? Is it a small river or large river? How do you know?
The Nile flows through Egypt. It is longest river in the world.
Name 4 reasons why the rivers were important in Egypt and Mesopotamia. "They were important because ____________"
The list may include: growing crops, traveling on boats, trading, fishing, cleaning, making clay.
Who created the writing system in Mesopotamia? Why was it created?
King Himmurabi created the writing system to help people remember the laws known as the Code of Himmurabi.
Writing was also created to remember stories and write down lists.
A temple is at the top of the ziggurat. Only priests are allowed inside the temple.
What is the biggest city known in Mesopotamia? What was in the city?
The biggest city is Babylon. In the city were markets to buy and sell goods, homes, and ziggurats to worship different gods.
Name the important structures that are found in Egypt. What is one fact you learned about each structure?
The important structures are The Great Pyramid and the Sphinx. (Facts may vary).
Describe the hanging gardens of Babylon and why they were made.
The hanging gardens is a platform of many plants built on top of each other. It was made for the queen of Nebuchadnezzar who was feeling homesick.
What kind of things did Egyptians write down?
Songs, laws, stories, messages, etc.
Who is considered the most powerful god in Ancient Egypt? Why is he considered the most powerful god?
Amon-Ra is the most powerful god because he was the god of the sun. People believed that he created the world and controlled day and night.
Name the two rivers that flow through Mesopotamia. Why were these rivers important?
The two rivers that flow through Mesopotamia are the Euphrates and Tigris river. They are important because the people used the rivers to grow crops, trade goods, and travel.
Name the leaders that ruled in Ancient Egypt. Why were they important?
Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh who declared herself a man. She was the first female leader. King Tut was a pharaoh after Hatshepsut and was found in a tomb with many treasures.
How is the flooding the Nile river helpful and also dangerous?
It is helpful because it enriches the soil with vitamins and minerals to grow crops. However, it is dangerous because the water floods and homes are ruined by the water.
How is cuneiform different from hieroglyphics?
It is different because cuneiform is written on clay tablets and hieroglyphics is written on papyrus. It is also different because cuneiform uses shapes as letters and hieroglyphics uses symbols or pictures.
Why did people believe in many gods and goddesses in Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt?
They believed in many gods and goddesses because they thought the gods were in control of every part of the world. They used gods to explain how things in the world worked.