Government
What is Iraq's government type?
Republic
What is the capital of Iraq?
Baghdad
What is a Urra=hubullu?
A dictionary
Who is Gilgamesh?
The legendary king of Uruk.
Why was the region constantly at war?
The lack of strong central government
What is a Bureaucracy?
A system of administration marked by a hierarchy, specialization, clear rules, and impersonal procedures.
What is one of the ancient rivers in Iraq?
Tigris, Euphrates
What is a Sumer?
The first ever civilization in Iraq.
Who is Sargon?
A Akkadian ruler.
Was there social equality?
No. Society was highly stratified with strict class divisions
What is the most common name for a ruler in Ancient Iraq?
Lugal
What is the Ziggurat of Ur?
A ancient landmark that is a pyramid in the Sumerian city of Ur.
What is a cuneiform?
The oldest writing system in Iraq.
What is the name of the ancient Babylonian lawmaker?
Hammurabi
Were there issues with disease and public health?
Yes. Dense urban populations, combined with warm climates and open water sources used for both drinking and waste.
What was Ancient Iraq called?
Mesopotamia
What is the most visited landmark in Iraq?
Imam Ali Shrine in Najaf
What is Aramaic?
A semitic language that became widespread.
Who is Al-Jahiz?
A famous author and biologist.
Did they have access to natural resources?
No. Ancient Iraq lacked vital natural resources
How many governments does Iraq have?
One primary type of government: a federal parliamentary, and republic.
What are the most common landmarks in Iraq?
Ziggurat of Ur, Babylon, and Hatra, Karbala and Najaf, and Al-Shaheed Monument are some.
What is a Kababo?
Grilled meat
Who is Thabit ibn Qurra?
A mathematician, astronomer, and translator
How did farming practices damage the land over time?
Extensive, long-term irrigation without proper drainage led to severe soil salinization.