Epoch Eras
Era that means 'Old Stone Age'
The Paleolithic Era
Clay or other earthenware vessels used to store and transport food or other liquids.
Pottery
Who was considered the head of the household in a Sumerian family?
The Father
What was the name of the Summerian "king" or "big boss"
Lugal
What is the meaning behind the name 'Mesopotamia'?
Land between two rivers
Era that focused on making things out of a combination of 'tin' and 'copper'
The Bronze Era
A system of converting verbal communication into a system of symbols which represent phonic sounds.
Writing
Who had the power to divorce in Sumerian society?
The Husband
What was the name of the 7 layered temple that was built to house the gods on earth?
Ziggurat
Name the two major rivers that supply most of civilizations in Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
Era that means 'New Stone Age'
The Neolithic Era
A type of tree grown for its multiple uses as fuel, food, furniture and wine.
Date Palm
What is the term for an exchange of money given to a groom by the father of the bride before a wedding?
A Dowry
Was the world flat according to the Sumerians?
Yes
What is the term used for watering your crops using overflow from flooded rivers.
inundation
The major advancement of the Neolithic era that allowed the development of the city-state
Agriculture
Use of ditches, trenches, and canals to carry water to fields and crops.
Irrigation
What would happen if a son threatened his father?
They would chop off his arm
What does the word Anthropomorphic mean?
human characteristics to animals
What mountain range lies north of Mesopotamia?
The Zaragos Mountains
What common 'invention' does every Era of human development contain?
Tools
A social invention that came about as a result of lots of people making different things and exchanging them with others.
Trading
Who was the only person in Sumerian society allowed to have multiple wives?
The Lugal
What were some of the ways a king could receive "divine" status?
Various : Marry a God/Goddess ; claim to be a Son of the Gods/Godesses ; Be Supported in battle by a God/Goddess ; Be chosen to be king by a God/Goddess
Which river was the city of Ur closest too?
Tigris