Location
What modern day country was Mesopotamia located in?
Iraq
laws
Name the 7 characteristics of civilization
1
Were Ancient Mesopotamians Paleolithic or Neolithic people? How do you know?
Neolithic - they farmed
What is a scribe?
A person that writes.
Finish the phrase: "Mesopotamia means the land between _________ ____________"
two rivers
How many laws did Hammurabi create?
282
What are 2 technological inventions created by ancient Mesopotamians.
1)
2)
How were Mesopotamians able to maintain a stable food supple?
They had irrigation systems that helped spread the water to all crops and store water for the dry months.
What is made up of canals, dams, and reservoirs that provide water for crops?
irrigation systems
What two rivers was Mesopotamia located between?
Euphrates and Tigris
Who told Hammurabi to create these laws?
The god of justice, Shamash.
What is the name of writing used in Ancient Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
Who was allowed to go to school and why did they go there?
Rich boys went to school to learn to read and write. The goal was to become a government official
what is a large stone pillar with writing on it?
A stele
What are two reasons why settling near a river is a good idea?
1)
2)
Why did Hammurabi create these laws?
To protect the weak.
What two artifacts did archaeologists find that ancient Mesopotamians used to express their religious beliefs.
Ziggurats and religious statues
What was the role of women?
To take care of the house and family.
Which one is an artifact and why?
a religious statue created by Mesopotamian crafts people OR the remains of a person who lived in Sumer.
religious statues created by Mesopotamians.
Mesopotamia was made up of many city states. What is a city state?
A city state is an independent country that has its own ruler and farmland.
What artifact was discovered that helped archaeologists learn about Hammurabi and his code?
A stele
Which people were in the middle, or common, class?
farmers, fisherman, merchants, and craftspeople
What were 4 things Mesopotamians did for entertainment?
boxing, wrestling, listen to music, board games, dice, poetry, storytelling, kids games
This Mesopotamian invention helped the people with everyday tasks when moving large heavy loads.
The Wheel