Punishments for the people of Mesopotamia based on what social class and crime they committed.
200
What are the two rivers in Mesopotamia?
Tigris and Euphrates Rivers
200
Why did Mesopotamians barter with each other and people from other areas?
They bartered so they could share resources. Everyone would be able to have clothing, food, and pottery if they traded goods with one another.
200
True or False: The Mesopotamians believed in one god.
False, the Mesopotamians believed in many gods and goddesses.
200
What was one challenge the Nomads faced?
No place to live
Hard to find food
Sometimes harsh weather
200
What does "an eye for an eye" mean?
Whatever you do to me, I'll do to you.
300
There are two other names for Mesopotamia. What is one?
The land between the rivers
OR
The Fertile Crescent
300
Why was irrigation such an important invention of the Sumerians?
Irrigation was important because it allowed the farmers' crops to get water even during a drought! It was important to have crops so people have food and farmers have something to barter with!
300
What is one way the creation story in the Bible is SIMILAR to the creation story of the Sumerians?
God(s) got angry with the people
Flood
One man and his wife survived the flood
300
What is one example of domestication from the list below?
A. I walk my dog to the park.
B. I train an ox to pull a plow through the fields.
C. The pig rolls in the mud.
B. I train an ox to pull a plow through the fields.
300
What is an Epic?
A very long poem about a hero's journey
400
Why did the nomads choose to settle in this region? Write one reason.
The land was fertile and good for crops.
There was cattle, pigs, goats, and sheep.
The two rivers.
Mild weather.
400
Name two other inventions of the Mesopotamians besides irrigation.
Wheel
Jewelry
Temples
Pottery
Calendar
Cuneiform
Number System
Etc.
400
What were the four classes of people in Sumer? Think about the pyramid we drew.
High Priest/Ruler
Lesser Priest/Merchants/Scribes/Artists
Farmers
Slaves
400
What is the word that describes what happened when everyone was a farmer and there was too much food?
Surplus
400
What is one lesson learned from the Epic of Gilgamesh
Enjoy your life while you are alive-do not wish for what you do not have.
Be courages even in challenging times.
500
What is one challenge the Mesopotamians encountered when they settled this region?
Droughts
Floods
Attacks from other civilizations
Some areas were not suitable for farming
500
Why is cuneiform an important discovery?
It was the first written language known to us. It tells us a lot about the lives of the ancient Sumerians. It helped the Sumerians with record keeping.
500
Who had the most responsibility in leading the city state?
A. Ruler/High Priest
B. Farmers
C. Scribe
A. Ruler/High Priest
500
To alleviate the problem of a surplus, the Mesopotamians decided that some people should have different jobs. What is it called when everyone chooses one job to master and become really good at?
Job Specialization
500
What does the Epic of Gilgamesh tell us about Sumerian culture?
That people told stories to pass the time.
That Sumerians valued courage and living life to the fullest.
That Sumerians revered their gods.