Traits of Civilization
Sumer
Emperors/empiress
Other
100
What is a civilization?
An advanced society
100
What is the name of a Sumerian temple?
Ziggurat
100
The emperor would have been at what level of the social hierarchy? 
Top
100
Name one river Mesopotamia was built on...
Euphrates or Tigris
200
Surplus food allowed more people to be fed and live together. This created....
cities
200
What invention led to an increase in farming despite flood and dry times?
Irrigation
200
Hammurabi created a ___________ of ________.
code of laws
200
What is the first letter of the name of the emperor who created the hanging gardens and Babylonian city gate?
N (Nebuchadnezzar)
300
Which trait of civilization discussed artisans, traders, businesses people and skilled workers?
Specialized Workers
300
What was deposited in the ground next to rivers after they flooded?
Silt
300
This is the name of the first emperor of Mesopotamia
Sargon the Great
300
What is it called when you believe in many gods?
Polytheism
400
Iron/metal tools, cylindrical seals, Phoenician boats, and Assyrian weapons are all ______________.
Advanced technology
400
What is the name of the first writing system and WHO were the writers?
Cuneiform and scribes
400
This empire was known for their large armies
Assyrian Empire
400
What did Darius I create to make sure people could communicate across the empire?
1,500 mile road
500
What are two examples of complex institutions?
Government and Religion
500
The 12 city state in Sumer had their own...
Government/military (independent)
500
This was the largest empire we studied:
Persian Empire
500
Who were the Phoenicians?
Traders who lived on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Created purple dye and an alphabet