Vocabulary
A society with cities, an organized government, and culture.
Civilization
What did farmers do to control their water supply
Farmers stored water in holes dug underground since there was sometimes a shortage of water, and sometimes there was too much water, which flooded and destroyed the crops
When was cuneiform made?
3600 BCE
Describe Gilgamesh
He was 2/3 god and 1/3 human, which gave him the abilty of being super strong, super handsome and wise
One of the first civilizations in Mesopotamia, known for its cities and writing.
Sumer
What mountains were near Mesopotamia?
The Taurus and Zagros mountains were near Mesopotamia
What was the largest and longest empire of Mesopotamia
Assyrians
A big, stepped building used for worship in ancient Mesopotamia.
Ziggurat
What is silt?
Silt is a mixture of rich soil and tiny rocks
How long did Hammurabi rule?
1792-1750 BCE
Did Enikidu change Gilgamash's behavior?
Yes, Gilgamash now is someone who has courage and only wants to be known by doing good things
Believing in and worshiping many gods and goddesses.
Polytheism
How did civilization grow in Mesopotamia?
Civilization grew by people dividing jobs so they could accomplish more
When did Eridu begin?
Sixth millennium or 5400 BCE
A system for moving water from one place to another, often for farms or cities.
Aqueduct
What was supplying water in an area called?
Irrigation