Geography
Tigris or Euphrates
What was one invention created by Ancient Mesopotamians?
Writing, Laws, Base 60 system, Chariot, Empire, Bronze, Irrigation...etc.
King, Priest, Scribe, Merchant, Farmer, Servant
Name one Empire that ruled in Ancient Mesopotamia
Sumerians
Babylonians
Akkadians
Phoenicians
How many children does Ms. Ayala have?
2
What continent is Ancient Mesopotamia located within?
Asia
What was the ancient form of writing created by Ancient Mesopotamians called?
Cuneiform
Name one God that the Ancient Mesopotamians worshipped?
Anu- The Sky God
Enlil- Storms and helping people
Nin- Earth Goddess
Enki- the water God
Nergal- the warrior God
Ishtar- the love or war God
What are two reasons why most civilizations settle near rivers?
-trade
-transportation
-fertile soil
-drinking water
What instrument does Ms. S play?
guitar
What modern day country is where Ancient Mesopotamia was located?
Iraq
Name two ways that Ancient Mesopotamians irrigated the water?
Dug canal systems, used a gates, used dams for flooding
What was the role of merchants AND what was one thing they made?
-traded goods
-jewelry, bronze, cloth, woven baskets, etc.
Why is it important to study ancient civilizations?
- learn from the successes and mistakes from the past
- understand history and how it impacts us
How many years has Ms. Ayala been teaching at General Wolfe?
a. 3 years
b. 5 years
c. 8 years
d. 10 + years
d. 10 + years
What body of water do the Tigris and Euphrates flow into?
Persian Gulf
What is the name of the temples people from Ancient Mesopotamia built?
Ziggurat
What social class made up most of the population? Kings, Merchants, Scribes, Priests, Farmers, Servants.
-90% of the population was farmers
How many months of the year was there flooding in Ancient Mesopotamia?
a. 1-3 weeks
b. 2 months
c. 3 months
d. 5 months
c. 3 months
What is Ms. S's favourite hobby?
a. playing volleyball
b. teaching
c. biking
d. baking
c. baking
Name two other countries that surround Ancient Mesopotamia
Turkey, Iran, Saudi Arabia
Name two kinds of food people from Ancient Mesopotamia ate
Barley, Vegetables, Dates, Pomegranites, Fruit
What were ancient Mesopotamian homes made out of and what shape were they?
-the first Ancient Mesopotamian home was made like a dome with one room
-made from clay and soil
Name one of the seas that was close to Ancient Mesopotamia
- The Red Sea
- The Mediterranean Sea
What year was General Wolfe rebuilt
a. 1953
b. 1923
c. 1950
d.1976
d. 1976