Definitions
What is a scribe?
a professional writer
As civilizations became more complex, people needed to concentrate on being a teacher, a scribe, a priest, a skilled worked or a merchant.
Job specialization
What was the first city in Mesopotamia
Sumer
Which letter represents the Fertile Crescent?
G
What is silt?
fine sand, clay, or other material carried by running water and deposited as a sediment
Name the characteristic of a complex civilization...
Work that the government orders to be done to help the community.
public works and technology
Give one example of a person considered to be in the upper class.
Priest, king, scribes
Which letter represents Euphrates River?
A
What is surplus?
more of something than is needed
Name the characteristic of complex civilization...
Knowledgeable and educated rulers and religious leaders were more respected than herders and skilled workers.
social class
Give two reasons to surround cities by high walls
1. protection from invaders
2. prevent destruction
3. protection from outsiders
4. protect palace and temples
Which letter represents Tigris River?
B
What is cuneiform?
Ancient writing system of Mesopotamia with symboles to make groups of wedges.
Name the characteristic of complex civilization...
Records were needed to keep track of goods. There was a need to express complex ideas and beliefs.
Written Language
Mesopotamia is between which two rivers?
Euphrates River and Tigris River
Which letter represents the Persian Gulf?
C
Define Mesopotamia
the land between two rivers
Name the characteristic of a complex civilization...
How complex civilizations expressed beliefs and values. Also how they were able to impress visitors with the beauty of their community.
Art and architecture
Give two reasons why the Tigris and Euphrates rivers are considered a "source of life".
1. floods left rich soil
2. fish for food
3. tall, strong reeds used for boats
4. clay used for building
Which letter represents Syrian Desert?
D