Lesson 1 Part 1
The belief in one god.
What is polytheism?
A system of writing that uses triangular-shaped symbols to stand for words, ideas, or sounds.
What is cuneiform?
An idea or way of doing things that is common in a certain culture.
What is cultural trait?
The idea that all members of a society must obey the law.
What is rule of law?
Soldiers who fight while riding horses.
What is cavalry?
A trading system in which people exchange goods directly without money.
What is barter?
Temples that were pyramid-shaped brick towers.
What are ziggurats?
An independent state that works with other states to achieve a shared military or political goal.
What is ally?
A state containing several countries or territories.
What is empire?
Representing the best.
What is elite?
"Land between the rivers"
What is Mesopotamia?
Name an example of a Sumerian advancement in agriculture.
What is seed plow or irrigation?
What is Hammurabi's Code?
To control or strongly influence.
What is govern?
These people had an army that was known as immortal.
Give an example of the highest ranking Sumerian in their social hierarchy.
What is ruling family, high priests, or leading officials?
High priests communicated with gods for Sumerians to keep the gods happy in order for their cities to
What is prosper?
The Amorites took control of this Sumerian city.
What is Babylon?
This person changed the government language and placed loyal people into high positions to strengthen his empire.
Who is Sargon?
This person is known for building the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Who is Nebuchadnezzar?
This was written in cuneiform on 12 clay tablets telling a story of a hero.
What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
These two mountains surrounded Mesopotamia.
What is Taurus and Zagros Mountains?
Who wanted to destroy wickedness and evil-doers and further the well-being of mankind?
Who is Hammurabi?
This person's empire collapsed after his death in 1750 BCE.
Who is Hammurabi?
This person had victory over the Medes.
Who is Cyrus the Great?