Geography
Culture
Meso Miscellaneous
Fun Random
100
What two rivers form the borders of Mesopotamia?
Tigris & Euphrates
100
Who was the supreme god of the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon?
An or Anu
100
What was the earliest form of writing in Mesopotamia called?
Cuneiform
100
What is Mr. Weber's favorite coffee drink from the disc
iced white mocha
200
Name the ancient city in Mesopotamia known for its Hanging Gardens.
Babylon
200
Explain the significance of cuneiform in Mesopotamian culture.
Used to write down Code of Hammurabi & Epic of Gilgamesh
200
What were some of the technological advancements made by the Mesopotamians?
Mesopotamians made a number of technological devices and inventions, including glass and the potter's wheel.
200
There are six seasons of this show on Netflix. Some of you might watch it religiously. You get married at the end of the season.
Love is Blind
300
How did the geography of Mesopotamia influence the development of cities?
Located between two rivers, and nestled in the Fertile Crescent, the soil is rich for agriculture, the air is dry, etc.
300
What were ziggurats (the religious temples), and what purpose did th
ey serve in Mesopotamian society
The ziggurat was an ascending structure built to honor the patron god of each city. The ziggurat was used for a spiritual connection with the gods, a gateway from heaven to earth. Only the high priests were allowed to access the ziggurat temples and it's shrines.
300
Who was the famous ruler of Babylon known for the construction of the Ishtar Gate?
King Nebuchadnezzar II
300
Which President will become Chief Justice of the Supreme Court?
President & Chief Justice William Howard Taft
400
What was the main method of transportation in ancient Mesopotamia?
River transport
400
How did the Code of Hammurabi impact Mesopotamian society?
The codes regulated trade, business, and social relationships in Babylon.
400
How did the Mesopotamians view the afterlife?
after a person died their spirits (etemmu) would forever reside in a grim and dank underworld, where they would forever wander aimlessly.
400
Which came first, Snapchat or Instagram?
Instagram (2010)
Snapchat arrived in 2011
500
Describe the climate of Mesopotamia.
hot & dry
500
What were some common occupations in ancient Mesopotamia?
carters, brick makers, carpenters, fishermen, soldiers, tradesmen, bakers, stone carvers, potters, weavers and leather workers.
500
What were some of the major contributions of the Mesopotamians to world civilization?
Built some of the first cities
500
What social media platform is known for its short-form videos, often set to music, and was acquired by Twitter in 2020?
Vine