Civilization
Who created the first set of written law?
Hammurabi
What two rivers border the Fertile Crescent?
Tigris and Euphrates River
The religions of Mesopotamia were all built upon which concept?
polytheism
Power lies with one person in this system of government
Monarchy
What form of writing was developed in Mesopotamia?
Cuneiform
What was the first civilization to live in Mesopotamia?
Sumerians
Where was the world's first empire located?
Mesopotamia
What is the major characteristic of all polytheistic religions?
They believe in multiple gods
What was special about Hammurabi's Code?
It was the first set of written laws
How did the wheel impact people in Mesopotamia?
It allowed people to travel further and faster, increasing trade
How did civilizations share the Epic of Gilgamesh?
Oral tradition, word of mouth
Ancient Mesopotamia had what type of soil because of the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers?
Fertile
In what 2 ways was Mesopotamian religion similar to most other ancient religions? (name 1)
It was polytheistic
This system of government is typically made of a collection of people representing many different cultures
Empire
What was the most significant, longterm result of the development of agriculture?
The growth of the human population
Can you list 3 of the civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?
Sumer, Babylon, Assyria
What did large desserts provide to the Fertile Crescent?
Protection
In what 2 ways was Mesopotamian religion similar to most other ancient religions? (name 1)
Large impact on daily activities
How did Hammurabi's Code motivate people to follow the law?
Fear of harsh punishments
There are several agricultural advancements of Mesopotamia. Can you name any?
What was one advantage that early humans gained by establishing civilizations along rivers and other bodies of water?
Gained easy access to trade routes
What advantage did water give early people?
Accessible trade routes and fertile soil
Mesopotamian deities were each responsible for different aspects of what?
Nature
How do empires expand their power?
The conquer neighboring lands
Why was irrigation important to the civilizations of Mesopotamia?
It allowed cities to control river flooding and consistently grow crops