I am the King of Kish now and I'm coming soon to a city-state near you!
Who is Sargon?
100
I'm subject to unpredictable flooding and so is my sister.
Who are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
100
A flat elevated area of land.
What is a plateau?
100
So you've invented what appear to be triangles with lines attached. What am I supposed to do with that? (Say who invented it also.)
What is cuneiform invented by the Sumerians?
200
Be cool, dude. I know you don't want to live under me, but hasn't your economic situation gotten better?
Who is Shamshi-Adad?
200
In Greek, I'm a better way to say the title of this category.
What is Mesopotamia?
200
One of a group of people who migrate with their flocks and herds, moving with the seasons to find pasture and water.
What is a nomad?
200
It's impossible to get a flat one of these in Sumer, but it is possible that it will just break completely, especially under a heavy load.
What is the wheel?
300
I'm going for a long walk in a long desert. And I'm taking thousands of my favorite enemies with me.
Who is Tighlath Pileser III?
300
How would you describe the Sumerian climate?
What is hot summers with little rain?
300
Gilgamesh's story is one of these.
What is an epic?
300
I wish I had a way of knowing when my birthday is...my mom says it was a full moon the night I was born.
What is the Lunar Calendar by the Neo-Babylonians?
400
I have a bad feeling about leaving my city-state this week. It's almost as if I will never see it again. I think I'll carve my name on the outer wall. That at least will always be here.
Who is Lugal-Zaggesi?
400
I've kept this city-state safe three times now. I thinks its time I spoke to the priest about a change in my title and a change in his role around here. Hmmm...what shall I call myself?
What is a king?
400
The British had one, and the Spaniards, and the Romans, and the Greeks, and so did Sargon. Describe what it is.
What is an empire?
400
"Don't exaggerate, son...you know yours wasn't the first or the best." "But Dad, I've brought justice to all of my people. Why can't you just accept me as I am?!"
What is a code of laws by Hammurabi?
500
Fine, you don't want to follow me? No problem, no festivals for ten years...in fact, I'm gonna leave my son in charge and I don't want to see you for at least a decade. And by the way...my god is better than your gods! Cretins! You think you're sooo advanced!
Who is King Nabonidus?
500
Honey, why don't we go on vacation to Sumer this year. I hear they have 12 great city-states. We can a rent a car and see them all. Wait a second, what year is this anyway?
What is 3000 BCE?
500
You've been banished forever. I never want to see you around these parts again. You've been.... Describe it.
What is exile?
500
I cant decide if I have eight or eight hundred. I hate math! It's so confusing!
What is the place value for numbers by the Neo-Babylonians?