Geography
What are the two rivers located in Mesopotamia?
Tigris & Euphrates
The Mesopotamians believed in many Gods. This belief is called _____________.
Polytheism
Where would scribes write cuneiform on?
Clay Tablets
Who was the Mesopotamian king who created his own code of laws?
Hammurabi
What is the word for buying, selling or exchanging goods?
Trade
Who was on the top of the social pyramid in Mesopotamia?
King
The science or practice of farming
Agriculture
The area between the Tigris and Euphrates river is referred to as _______________.
The Fertile Crescent
This is the name of a person who writes or keeps records.
Scribe
How would the Mesopotamians water their crops?
Irrigation Canals
Name two things kings did in order to stay in power?
Claimed Support from the Gods
Built strong armies
Collected Taxes
This invention helped farmers and traders move goods more easily
The Wheel
Who was at the bottom of the social pyramid?
Farmers & Slaves
Moving from place to place instead of living in one spot. Nomadic people travel to find food, water, or shelter
Nomadic
What is the name of the two mountain ranges near Mesopotamia?
Zagros and Taurus
The first written language
Cuneiform
The Mesopotamians created a counting system based on the number_________.
60
Hammurabi believed in a Trial by Order. What does a Trial by Order mean?
Guilt is decided by a dangerous test
Name at least two ways Mesopotamians helped build trade
Built better roads
Used boats
Created the wheel for faster travel
Describe the position of men and women in Mesopotamian society
Men: Had more power and rights
Women: Managed Homes
An independent city and the surrounding territory that acts as it’s own country
City-state
How would you describe the climate of Mesopotamia?
Hot & Dry
The Mesopotamians built _________ in order to feel closer to the Gods.
Zigguarts
Name two ways the Mesopotamians used the wheel.
Transportation & Pottery
Why were priests considered so important in Mesopotamia?
Spoke to the Gods
Led religious ceremonies
Gave advice to rulers
The Mesopotamians traded between ____________.
City-States
Who would be closer to the top of the social pyramid, a scribe or merchant?
They would be at the same level
A wall made of land or other materials that are built to stop a river from overflowing.
Levee
The area of Mesopotamia would make up most of which present day country?
Iraq
This group of people communicated with the gods and ran the temples.
Priests
Strong Tools
Weapons
Art & Jewelry
Hammurabi believed in the saying "______________"
"An eye for an eye"
In Mesopotamia, most people farmed, traded, or made goods. What type of economy did they have?
Traditional Economy
In Mesopotamia the King and Priests were towards the top of the social pyramid. What two types of governments could we use to describe Mesopotamia?
Absolute Monarchy & Theocracy
Sand or soil that is carried by flowing water. Creates rich soil for farming.
Silt