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What is the temple used for religious purposes called?
A Ziggaurat
When Mesopotamian farmers had a ____________ of crops, they produced more than the people could eat, and had more than they needed.
Surplus
Sargon of Akkad conquered many areas and city-states of Sumer to create the first____________.
Empire
How did women exist in Mesopotamian society?
Few owned businesses and had fewer rights than men. Their main job was take care of the home.
What was the Code of Hammurabi?
A set of laws the ruler Hammurabi created for his empire. Famous for the phrase, "Eye for an Eye"
Sumerians believed in __________ which meant they believed in many gods.
Polytheistic or Polytheism.
What made the Phoenicians great traders?
Their location to the Mediterranean Sea, allowed them to trade with all throughout the sea, and have a large navy.
Sargon made citizens pay _______ which helped fund his empire.
Tributes
What type of writing was formed in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
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Cuneiform translate to...
"Wedge shaped"
What group would be at the top of the social pyramid in Mesopotamia?
The ruler and government officals/priests
Oldest to Newest order these empires: Akkadians, Sumerians, Phoenicians, and Assyrians
Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, Phoenicians
How did the physical geography of Mesopotamia protect them from invaders?
Mountains and rivers act as physical obstacles that protect Mesopotamia.
What were the two rivers that existed in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates River
Explain Specialization
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What is the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Poem
How did the Code of Hammurabi protects people in his empire?
Laws change the social interactions of people and cause people to act differently.
Sumer was divided into _____________.
City-States
What is a City-State
jblah blah blah
How did the code of Hammurabi improve the lives of people in his empire?
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Why was writing such an important discovery and development in Mesopotamia?
Mutiple Answers
What did the two rivers in Mesopotamia do to help promote civilization?
Provided fertile land for farming, fishing, access to water, etc
Explain why it makes sense that Cuneiform translates to "wedged shaped."
I'm not typing all of that.
What pushed the Phoenician economy?
TRADE