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Polytheism
What is the belief in many Gods
100
Sumer
What is the world's first civilization in the Mesopotamian region?
100
Iraq
What is the Modern Day country that was once known as Mesopotamia?
100
Cuneiform
This was the major form of communication for the Sumerians.
100
Tax
This was invented and used by the Babylonians to collect money from the people.
200
Upperclass Boys
What is the group that was allowed to go to school?
200
Babylonian
What is the civilization that was led by King Hammurabi?
200
Tigris and Euphrates rivers
What is name of two rivers that run through Mesopotamia?
200
Code of Hammurabi
This was a set of ancient laws created by the king of Babylon.
200
Monarchy
One ruler has absolute authority.
300
Priest
What is the only person allowed in the temple
300
Assyrians
What is one of the most brutal groups who were skilled in warfare and cut the heads of other groups to leave at the entrance of towns?
300
Mediterranean Sea
What is the body of water west of Mesopotamia?
300
Sumerians
This group was known for creating the arch in a wall.
300
Women
This group was isolated from voting and participating in governing activities.
400
Agriculture
What is main source of developing crops?
400
Akkadians
What is the group that created the first standing army and empire?
400
Charriot
What is the war tool enhanced by the Assyrians that was used to move faster when conquering other territories?
400
Cylandar Seal
This is an ancient writing tool used to mark clay tablets, jars, boxes, and baskets.
400
Centralized Government
This system was set up to protect the empire and its people.
500
Bureacracy
What is a group of governing officials who were not elected?
500
Hittites
What is the group who were the first to discover and use Iron?
500
Fertile Crescent
Mesopotamia is often referred to this because of its shape and rich land that was successful for crops?
500
volume, quart, 12 inches
What is the Sumerians?
500
Principle
This is a important belief that form the basis of Babylonian laws.