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100
In which area did one of the first civilizations settle?
The land between two rivers - the Fertile Crescent
100
What word would you use to describe the first Mesopotamians?
They were farmers.
100
Which technology was developed by the peoples of Mesopotamia?
It was their system of writing.
100
Define the word irrigation.
Irrigation is a water system that helped the people to control when and how much they watered their crops.
100
Describe the Sumerian civilization
They practied farming and business methods and had similar customs to the Akkadian. People went to market to buy and sell goods.
200
Why did people settle in southern Mesopotamia?
fertile land
200
How did early people in Mesopotamia make farming successful?
They irrigated their crops.
200
What advantage was there to cuneiform writing over picture writing?
It was much simpler then picture writing.
200
"The right to rule was god given" is the definition of what phrase?
divine-kingship
200
How did the Sumerians link religion and government?
Kings were chosen by the gods to carry out the gods' wishes.
300
How does the name Mesopotamia describe part of the Fertile Crescent?
Because it is the land between 2 rivers - the Tigris and the Euphrates so the land is moist and fertile.
300
Why was farming a challenge in Mesopotamia, and how did the people overcome it?
There was little rainfall - water was scarce, however, and farmers solved the problem by irrigating their crops with water from the rivers.
300
How did the Sumerians advance their civilization?
The Sumerians developed a writing system, their had religion, and new technology.
300
What is the definition of a city-state?
a city that is an individual unit, complete with its own government and traditions
300
What does Gilgamesh want to find out?
How to live forever
400
Name a city-state located in northern Mesopotamia.
Akkad - The people speak Akkadian - a language like Hebrew.
400
Due to their careful and successful farming techniques, what was the result and how did it affect their civilization?
There was a surplus of food and it was a major step toward the rise of civilization in southern Mesopotamia.
400
How did the invention of a writing system affect Sumerian society?
Sumerians were able to keep track of business transactions within their own city-states as well as traders from miles away. People could point to a written record if there was a disagreement. They were able to keep records of goods exchanged.
400
The belief in more than one god is called...?
Polytheism
400
Who was Sargon?
He was a Mesopotamian king who was the first empire builder and the founder of the Akkadian dynasty.
500
Name a city-state located in southern Mesopotamia.
Sumer - where the people spoke Sumerian and they were more powerful.
500
What does the quote, "Keep your eye on the man who puts in the barley seed. Let him drop the grain uniformly (in the same way) two fingers deep... If the barley seed does not sink in properly, change your share (plow)..."
This quote gives specific details about their successful farming technique on how deep to plant seeds.
500
How were the people divided in ancient Mesopotamia? Is this something that lasted?
Into a Class System: 1. Kings were on top and in charge of making the rules 2. Wealthy buiness people, landowners and government workers 3. Artisans and farm workers 4. Slaves This class sytem also appeared in later civilizations
500
What name was given to a professional writer in ancient Mesopotamia?
What is a scribe
500
What did Mesopotamians believe about ziggurats
They believed that the ziggurat linked the heavens and Earth.