Social studies section 1
What are canals?
Human-made waterways.
Do historians know how the Egyptians built the pyramids?
No they are not sure.
What is a scribe?
A writer.
What is a chariot?
A wheeled horse drawn cart used in battle.
What is silt?
A mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks.
What does nobles mean?
People from rich and powerful families.
What is cuneiform?
The world first system of writing.
Was Hammurabi's code important?
Yes it was.
What is the region of Mesopotamia apart of?
The Fertile Crescent.
How long did the old kingdom last?
About 500 years.
What are pictographs?
Picture symbols.
How many laws were in Hammurabi's code?
282 laws
What did farmers grow?
They grew wheat,barley,and other types of grain.
What is Osiris the god of?
The god of the underworld
What is a ziggurat?
A pyramid shaped temple tower.
How many year did Hammurabi rule for?
He ruled for 42 years.
Did the Mesopotamia settlements grow?
Yes
What is inside of the great pyramids?
Tunnels that led the
What did some seals show?
Battle scenes
What was Hammurabi the leader of?
He lead war and had armies as well.