Vocabulary
A political unit consisting of a city and the surrounding area
City-State
What type of religious belief system did the Sumerians practice?
Polytheism
What was the world's first known writing system?
Cuneiform
Silt
Who is known for establishing the first empire in world history?
Sargon
Rich farmland in the middle east, home to many of the world's first societies
Fertile Crescent
Territories or sections of land under one single ruler
Empire
What major agricultural advancement did the Sumerians develop
Irrigation
Base-60 number system
More than what is needed
Surplus
Temple of worship in Mesopotamia, only priests could go inside
Ziggurat
The two rivers of Mesopotamia
Tigris and Euphrates
How did Hammurabi's Code differ from tribal customs in handling crimes?
It had set punishments for specific crimes
Main character in one of the oldest known stories. The title of the story is the Epic of ___________.
Gilgamesh
Why did the Chaldeans rebel against the Assyrians?
They were unhappy with Assyrian rule
Divided the empire into 20 smaller provinces and appointed governors over each one
Darius I
How did the surplus of food from agriculture impact Sumerian society?
It led to an increased division of labor
How did Cyrus the Great's approach to ruling differ from many other conquerors?
He allowed subjects to keep their religions and customs
Mediterranean Sea
Created a famous set of laws
Hammurabi
The society, culture, and way of life in a particular area
Civilization
What was the purpose of urban planning in Mesopotamian architecture?
To create impressive buildings, design ziggurats, and organize city layout
What three factors led to the fall of the Chaldean Empire?
Weak leadership, poor harvests, and slow trade
What was a key contribution of the Phoenicians to written communication?
Early version of the alphabet
The construction or building practices in a specific area
Architecture