Government
What was a ruler called?
King
What two rivers run through Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates River
The belief in many gods
polytheism
What was the first written language?
Cuneiform
What was the world's first civilization in the Mesopotamian region?
Sumer
Each city-sate had how many rulers?
1 Ruler
What process that was developed by the Sumerians allowed water to be moved from the rivers to their farms fields?
Irrigation
A traditional story that tells a belief
A myth
This Sumerian invention helped get civilization “rolling” with carts for farmers and chariots for the military.
Wheel
Not all Sumerians were considered equal. This is because they had these levels of jobs and statuses.
Social Structure
Who was the famous Babylonian King?
Hammurabi
What is the body of water to the west of Mesopotamia? _____ Sea
Mediterranean Sea
A temple tower in Mesopotamia where they believed gods lived
Ziggurat
The Sumerians created _____ which was divided into 12 lunar months
12 Month Calendar
Many cities were surrounded by walls, what natural resource did they use?
Water
What was the name of the semi-mythic King of Uruk?
Gilgamesh
Mesopotamia is often referred to as the ________ because of the shape of the area and its rich soil
The Fertile Crescent
Who did ancient Sumerians worship?
Gods and Goddesses
What invention increased speed and strength during battles against outside invaders?
Chariot
Since most people could not read or write, this job was very important.
Scribe
Who were the Hanging Gardens built for?
The kings wife
This civilization was a crossroads of trade because of its central location
Babylon
Why did Mesopotamians worship?
The gods, in turn, took care of their human helpers in every aspect of their lives.
What invention made farming more efficient than doing it all by hand?
The plow
What was the name of the 282 laws put in place?
Hammurabi's Code