Society
These people were at the bottom of the social pyramid and often worked in households, temples, or farms.
Slaves
The belief in more than one god.
Polytheism
This is the triangle-shaped writing Ancient Mesopotamia created.
Cuneiform
This is an independent state complete with its own government and traditions.
City-State
The economy of Mesopotamia was based mostly on this type of work.
Farming
In Mesopotamia, this gender generally had fewer rights, but could own property and run businesses in some cases.
Women
These citizens were believed to be able to talk to the Gods.
Priests/Priestesses
This was invented to help make farming easier.
Plow or Seed Funnel
This is a curved shaped region with rich soil.
Fertile Crescent
Instead of using coins, Mesopotamians often traded goods directly in this system.
Bartering
This social class consisted of farmers and skilled workers.
Lower Class
The square-shaped temple built to honor the Gods called.
Ziggurat
This is something the wheel was created for.
pottery, irrigation, milling
This is a professional writer.
Scribe
This product was in abundance and allowed Mesopotamians use for trade.
Crops
High-status women could become these important religious figures, serving gods and goddesses in temples.
Priestesses
These are the gods dedicated to each Mesopotamia city.
Chief God
This is a material Mesopotamians created to make weapons that protected their city.
Bronze
These two rivers surrounded the Fertile Crescent.
Tigris and Euphrates
This group of skilled workers made goods like tools, jewelry, and textiles for trade and local use.
Artisans
This social class consisted of priests, priestesses, artisans, scribes, and merchants.
Middle Class
Ancient Mesopotamians made these offerings to their gods at temples to gain favor or avoid punishment.
Sacrifices
This is a major technology created to water crops and transport water place to place.
Irrigation
This famous Babylonian king is best known for creating one of the first written law codes in history.
Hammurabi
They used this to help transport goods and services for trade.
Sailboats