An amount of something (such as food) that is more than what is needed.
100
Describe irrigation.
Irrigation is a system of canals, and dikes that allow for water to be supplied to plants or crops.
100
Mesopotamian's were polytheistic. What does this mean?
What is the believed in more than one god.
100
The people with the most power in Mesopotamian society were....
What are kings, priests, and scribes.
200
Mesopotamia was located in an area know as the _________ __________
What is the fertile crescent.
200
Describe Hammurabi's Code.
Hammurabi's code is considered the first written laws. Hammurabi wrote 282 laws to govern the conduct of Mesopotamian society.
200
Describe agriculture
What is the science or occupation of farming. This includes growing crops and raising domesticated animals.
200
Who were the leaders of their religion?
What are priests.
200
The middle class of Mesopotamian society included people who were....
What are merchants, farmers, soldiers, and skilled workers.
300
Mesopotamia is home to the first human civilizations, it is often referred to as the _________ of civilization.
What is the cradle of civilization.
300
Hammurabi's laws were written in this form...
What is "if-then". For example if you do this, then this will happen.
300
Describe domestication of animals
What is to breed or train an animal to need and accept the care of human beings, to tame.
300
This building was built as temple for Mesopotamian Gods, it was usually in the middle of the city.
What is a ziggurat.
300
The lower class of Mesopotamian society included people who were...
What are peasants, slaves, and prisoners.
400
The two rivers that run through Mesopotamia are the,
What are the Tigris and Euphrates rivers.
400
This change in lifestyle allowed people to settle in Mesopotamia.
What is the domestication of animals, and plants.
400
Describe a ziggurat
A ziggurat was built at the center of each major city in Mesopotamia. This large structure was built to honor the main god of the city and served as a temple.
400
Mesopotamian's believed that bad things, such as droughts, floods, and disease happened because their gods were unhappy. What did the people do to try and change their situations?
What is offer gifts and sacrifices to the gods.
400
Mesopotamia was a patriarchal society, what does this mean for women?
What is, women were considered lower and less important than men.
500
The rivers were important for the establishment of Mesopotamia because it allowed the people to,
What is irrigate their crops.
500
The rivers in Mesopotamia provided many things for the ancient civilizations that lived near them. Name 3 of these things.
*The rivers deposited rich fertile soil.
*The rivers provided a way to irrigate crops.
*The river allowed for increased transportation.
*The river allowed the citizens to collect water for household use.
500
Describe the term, division of labor.
What is the assignment of different parts or tasks to many people. This improves the groups to efficiency.
500
Who was considered the human form of Mesopotamian gods?
Who are Kings / Priests.
500
Describe how Hammurabi's Code was not quite equal to everyone in the society.
Hammurabi's code was more strict in its punishments when women, peasants, slaves or prisoners broke the law.