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Geography
Rulers
Empires
Inventions
Misc.
100
These rivers helped develop the civilizations of Mesopotamia.
What are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
100
This ruler ruled with force and fear.
What is Sargon II.
100
This is the oldest civilization known.
What is Sumeria.
100
This invention broke down huge doors and walls.
What is the battering ram.
100
This term is used to describe a religion that believes in more than one god or goddess.
What is polytheism.
200
These mountains made it difficult to travel outside the Fertile Crescent.
What are the Zigros Mountains
200
He was the first to have a written set of laws so there was no confusion.
Who is Hammurabi.
200
This civilization is known for its skills as fierce warriors.
What is Assyria.
200
This term is used to describe the first writing system.
What is cuneiform.
200
This term describes a group that travels together from one city-state to another.
What is a caravan.
300
This Sea made it possible to travel to other civilizations for trade.
What is the Mediterranian Sea
300
He rebuilt the city of Babylon by conquoring the Assyrians.
What was Nebuchadnezzar II.
300
This civilization only lasted to 200 years.
What is Babylonia.
300
This invention held up large flood waters from damaging and ruining crops.
What is a levee system.
300
People go to these places to do trade.
What is a bazaar.
400
The city of Ur is located along this river.
What is the Euphrates river.
400
Which two rulers built centers for trade and learning?
What is Hammurabi and Sargon II.
400
Nebuchadnezzar II ruled this "new" civilization.
What is the New Babylonia.
400
This invention allowed the Assyrians to "sling" stones at their enemies, making it a dangerous weapon.
What is the slinger.
400
This term describes an area of many territories and people that are controlled by one government.
What is an empire.
500
The city of Nineveh is located along this river.
What is the Tigris river.
500
He was the leader of the Chaldeans.
What was Nebuchadnezzar II.
500
This empire controlled the most land of any civilization in Mesopotamia.
What is Assyria.
500
The Chaldean astronomers charted the paths of the stars to create this.
What is a calendar.
500
This instrument was used to form wedges and lines when writing on clay tablets.
What is a stylus.