The Cradle of Civilization
This river, along with the Tigris, supported the development of Mesopotamian civilizations.
What is the Euphrates?
This writing system, one of the earliest known forms, was developed by the Sumerians.
What is cuneiform?
This king of Babylon is famous for his code of laws, one of the oldest deciphered writings of significant length.
Who is Hammurabi?
This militaristic empire known for its ruthless conquests was centered in the city of Nineveh.
What is the Assyrian Empire?
Ziggurats were built primarily for this purpose in ancient Mesopotamian cities.
What is religious worship?
The land between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers is known by this name, meaning 'between rivers.'
What is Mesopotamia?
Sumerians are credited with inventing this wheeled vehicle to increase efficiency in transportation.
What is a cart?
Hammurabi's code was known for using this approach to justice, which mirrored the phrase 'an eye for an eye.'
What is retributive(revenge) justice?
The Assyrians were the first to heavily use this metal in weapons and tools, which gave them an advantage in war.
What is iron?
The top level of a ziggurat often housed this structure, dedicated to the city's main deity.
What is a temple?
This Mesopotamian city-state is known for creating one of the first law codes.
What is Babylon?
These farming innovations, such as the plow, helped Sumerians improve agriculture.
What are tools?
This type of structure did Hammurabi's laws require for the protection and control of the population.
What are walls?
This method of communication was implemented by the Assyrians to maintain control over their expansive empire.
What is a postal system?
This type of pyramid-like structure was characteristic of ancient Mesopotamian temple towers.
What is a terraced pyramid?
This region of Mesopotamia was known for its advanced irrigation systems and city-states such as Ur and Uruk.
What is Sumer?
This ancient Sumerian counting system was based on the number 60, which we still use for measuring time today.
What is the sexagesimal (a system of counting or measuring in base 60) system?
This Babylonian leader is credited with the expansion and restoration of the city, including the legendary Hanging Gardens.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar II?
The Assyrians used these large, mobile siege engines to break through the sturdy defenses of their enemies.
What are battering rams?
Ziggurats were constructed with this material, commonly used in Mesopotamian architecture, due to a lack of natural stone and wood.
What are mud bricks?
This architectural structure was a religious and political center in Sumerian cities.
What is a ziggurat?
This poem, regarded as one of the earliest great works of literature, tells the story of a legendary Sumerian king.
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
This Akkadian king created the first empire by bringing together various city-states of Mesopotamia under one rule.
Who is Sargon the Great?
Assyrian art was often created to celebrate these events or figures, reflecting the empire's love of power.
What are military victories?
This ancient city is credited with constructing one of the largest ziggurats dedicated to the moon god Nanna.
What is Ur?