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The early Mesopotamian groups organized themselves into
City-States
Keeping official records in Sumerian society was the job of
scribes
What was the main building material of the ancient Sumerians?
mud or mud bricks
When not enough rain or snow falls in an area over a long period of time, __________ results.
a drought
What name have historians given to the land that lies between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers?
Mesopotamia
The Sumerians mixed copper and tin together to create tools made of
Bronze
Why was the area along the Tigris and Euphrates rivers so good for growing crops?
The flooding rivers deposited silt on the land.
At the top of the upper classes of Sumer were
Kings and priests
Because they worshiped many gods, the Sumerians are said to have practiced
polytheism
The writing system the Sumerians developed using wedge-shaped symbols is called
cuneiform
Around 3300 B.C., historians believe that the early Mesopotamians developed the world's first
civilization
For what initial purpose did the Sumerians develop the world's first writing system?
to keep business(trade) and historical records
Why do historians know so much about the Sumerians?
They left written records of their daily life and history
What common item of life today was invented by the ancient Sumerians?
the wheel
The main purpose of this place was for religious services
ziggurat
What is an example of Sumerians' advanced agricultural technology?
Sumerians' advanced technology?
Babylon became rich from trade because it was located on a major trade route between the Mediterranean Sea and the...
Persian Gulf.
Which part of Babylon was known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?
Hanging Gardens
why did Nebuchadnezzar build the Hanging Gardens
to please his wife.
One factor that contributed to the success of the Assyrian army was its _________ weapons.
iron
How did irrigation impact civilizations in Mesopotamia?
Farmers grew a surplus of crops.
Why is the Code of Hammurabi considered important?
It inspired codes of law in other civilizations.
This groups' king maintained control by building roads between provinces and appointing governors to run them.
Assyrian
How did the Assyrians grow their empire?
by conquering other civilizations
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