Where is it?
What is 5
Persian Gulf
What is polytheism?
The belief in many gods
What was the name of the writing system developed in Mesopotamia
Cuneiform
What was a ziggurat?
A type of temple
Who was the famous king who created one of the first written law codes?
Hammurabi
What is 4
Babylon
The Epic of Gilgamesh is:
A famous Mesopotamian poem
Person trained to read and write in ancient times
Scribe
What is the Fertile Crescent?
A large area of rich farmland between the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean Sea
What was Hammurabi’s Code known for?
Establishing written laws
What is 1
Tigris
Why were floods both helpful and harmful in Mesopotamia?
They helped crops grow but could destroy homes
Which two rivers bordered Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates
Which innovation is Mesopotamia most known for?
The wheel
What material did Mesopotamians use for writing?
Clay tablets
What is 2
Euphrates
What type of government did Mesopotamian city-states have?
Monarchy
What was the purpose of irrigation and canals in Mesopotamia?
To provide water to crops during dry seasons
Which civilization is considered the first in Mesopotamia?
Sumerians
What made farming possible in Mesopotamia?
Irrigation systems
What is 3
Ur
Why was having a surplus of food important in Mesopotamia?
It helped create division of labor and job specialization.
What made an empire different from a city-state?
An empire controlled many territories and peoples under one ruler.
Which group of people conquered all of Mesopotamia and built a large empire?
Assyrians
What is a city-state?
A city with its own government and laws