Traits of Civilization
Ur is an example of which trait of civilization
Cities
Mesopotamia is located between what two rivers
Tigris and Euphrates
This was the first culture in Mesopotamia that developed writing
Sumer, Sumerians
This King created the first legal code
Hammurabi (Babylon)
What was the name of the first form of writing created in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
Irrigation, Iron Weapons, and Plows are examples of what trait of civilization
Improved Technology
Mesopotamia means what in Greek
Land between the rivers
This civilization built one of the largest empire and gave religious tolerance to its subjects
Persia
This person created the first empire in history
Sargon of Akkad
What was the name of the pyramid-like temples Sumerians built
Ziggurats
Scribes, Priests, and Artisans are examples of what trait of civilization
Specialized Workers
The area where Mesopotamia is located and farming first began in is know as......
The Fertile Crescent
This civilization was known for its shipbuilding, exploration, and alphabet that is still used today.
Phoenicia
Which leader allowed the people he conquered to keep their own religion, language, and culture
Cyrus the Great (Persia)
Mesopotamians developed a mathematics system that is still used today, it was based on what number
60 (seconds, minutes)
Cuneiform tablets and the Epic of Gilgamesh are examples of what trait of Civilization
Record Keeping
Phoenicia was located in what modern country
Lebanon
These people built the Hanging Gardens in Babylon
Chaldeans (Neo-Babylonians)
Who was the ancient king who is the main character of the world's first story
Gilgamesh (The Epic of Gilgamesh)
Mesopotamia is mostly located within what modern country?
Iraq
Government and Religion are examples of what Trait of Civilization
Complex Institutions
In the Babylonian World Map, what was the ocean called
The bitter river
This civilization had a powerful military with iron weapons that conquered much of the Middle East
Assyria
Explain how religious tolerance helped the Persians rule their massive empire
Religious tolerance helped the Persians rule by keeping conquered peoples loyal and peaceful, since they were allowed to keep their own beliefs and customs.
What was the significance of irrigation in Mesopotamia?
Controlled Flooding
Improved Crop Yields (more food)
Grow food in dry region
Rise of City-States