Gilgamesh
The main character in an ancient Sumerian story that tells about their search for eternal life.
Who is Gilgamesh?
An ancient king of Babylonia who is famous for writing his law code on a stele.
Who is King Hammurabi?
The geographic area in between the rivers Tigris and Euphrates, also known as the “land between two rivers”.
What is Mesopotamia?
The structure that helped protect city-states from invasion. Often made from bricks.
What is a wall?
The object that King Hammurabi's code was written on, also described as a tall carved object.
What is a stele?
The goddess of love who falls in love with Gilgamesh.
Who is Ishtar?
The type of writing used by the Babylonians.
What is cuneiform?
A craftsperson.
What is an artisan?
A system of rivers and canals used to provide water for crops.
What is irrigation?
The wedge shaped writing that King Hammurabi's law code is written in.
What is Cuneiform?
The monster that Gilgamesh and Enkidu slay at the beginning of the story.
Who is Humbaba?
The court language of the Babylonians.
What is Akkadian?
Fine particles of rock.
What is silt?
This invention was what allowed people to cheaply make clothes.
What is a textile mill?
The museum where King Hammurabi's law code stele is displayed.
What is the Louvre?
The event that prompted Gilgamesh to begin his search for eternal life.
What is the death of Enkidu?
The upgraded version of a previous invention that was upgraded by the Babylonians for defense of their capitol city.
What are double and triple walls?
The belief that there are many gods.
What is polytheism?
This material allowed people to make sturdier buildings more efficiently.
What are mass produced bricks?
The character who is on the right side of the carving on King Hammurabi's law code stele.
Who is Shamash?
The character who told Gilgamesh about an event that granted them eternal life.
Who is Utnapishtim?
The time period during which King Hammurabi ruled over Babylonia.
What is 1792 B.C.E. to 1750 B.C.E.?
A large area of land where multiple groups of people are ruled by the same laws and government.
What is an empire?
The precursor to the chariot.
What is a sledge?
The name of the scene carved into the top of King Hammurabi's law code stele.
What is the Investiture of Hammurabi?