Mesopotamia Geography
The land of Ancient Mesopotamia between these two rivers?
Tigris & Euphrates River
What was the temple called that Mesopotamians built to honor gods?
Ziggurat
Name a circular piece of technology the Mesopotamians invented.
The wheel
Who ruled city-states?
Kings
What did the Phoenicians build ships for?
Trade
What is a group of people who have similar incomes and backgrounds?
Social class
What was the land called when it was able to produce good crops?
what is fertile
What did the Ancient Mesopotamians believe in?
Many gods (polytheism)
What agricultural achievements did the Mesopotamians create?
Irrigation, plow, canals, created a seed funnel
The Akkadian emperor known for conquering Sumer.
Sargon the Great
What did the Phoenicians use their great seafaring skills for?
Trade
Which people have the most power in Mesopotamia?
kings and priests
A place with high protective walls, a temple, and narrow streets.
city-state
In Ancient Mesopotamia, What does Polytheism Mean?
Belief in Multiple Gods
What metal was created by combining copper and tin?
bronze
Who declared that the king was sent from the gods to rule?
Priest
Purple dyed clothing was warn by nobles and rulers in many ancient civilizations. This was the process of:
cultural diffusion
Who makes up the Upper Class of Ancient Mesopotamia
kings, priests, wealthy merchants, government officials, warriors
What bodies of water surround Ancient Mesopotamia? (not the rivers)
The Persian Gulf, Mediterranean Sea, the Black Sea, the Red Sea, and the Caspian Sea
What were religious rituals typically performed for?
for abundant crops and good weather
What was the system of writing developed by Sumerians called?
Cunieform
Who made the laws and was the judge?
the King
The best way to increase trade and communication between city-states.
build roads
Who makes up the Middle Class of Ancient Mesopotamia?
farmers, laborers, skilled workers, scribes, artisans and traders
Name 2 of the the early city-states of Ancient Mesopotamia?
Erdiu, Ur, Uruk
What aspects of Ancient Mesopotamian's lives did the gods control?
ALL aspects
Name 2 important technological advancements that Mesopotamians created.
the wheel, cuneiform, ox-driven plow, abacus, irrigation, 60 second minute, 360 degree circle
Who created the oldest code of law?
Hammurabi, king of the Babylonian empire
What did traders use to transport goods to different city-states?
Rivers, canals and wagons
Who made up the lower class of Mesopotamia?
Slaves