Sumer
This is the first form of written language
What is Cuneiform?
Akkadians conquered other existing civilizations and ruled over them, forming the world's first what?
What is Empire?
The King that united all of Babylon.
Who is King Hammurabi?
True or False: Assyrians were known for their cruelty and ruthlessness.
What is true?
The Zapotecs established Monte Alban, the first Mesoamerican what?
What is city?
Sumerians built complex irrigation systems to water crops. This was a mound that separated the water from the field.
He was the king of Akkad, the first empire.
Who is Sargon?
This was written on Stelae, and was the first written laws.
What is the Code of Hammurabi?
These were often paid to Assyrian kings from conquered peoples.
What are tributes?
Olmecs were the first civilization in Mesoamerica to develop this, allowing for expansion.
What is farming/agriculture?
Ziggurats were tall, multilevel buildings constructed in the center of city-states for this purpose.
What is religious?
This is the word for an official record keeper to the king and priests.
What is a scribe?
This God was the supreme God of the Babylonians.
Who is Marduk?
Assyrians created Bas-Reliefs, incredibly detailed, 2-D what?
What are sculptures?
The Zapotecs developed a writing system based on pictograms. What is the word for a pictographic writing system?
What are Hieroglyphs?
The first epic poem in recorded history is about this semi-mythical hero.
Who is Gilgamesh?
The Akkadians believed in many Gods. What is the greek word meaning "the belief in many Gods"?
What is polytheism?
The Code of Hammurabi allowed for more rights for these 2 groups, a rarity in the ancient world.
Who are women and enslaved people?
This was the capital city of Assyria.
Olmecs sculpted giant head sculptures depicting who?
Who are their important rulers?
What the word "Mesopotamia" means in Ancient Greek
What is "Land between the rivers"?
This was the main reason the Akkadian Empire fell.
What is the area was too big to control?
One of the 8 Wonders of the Ancient World, these gardens were planted on the roofs of the royal palace.
What are the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?
Assyrians made major advancements in this area, including battering rams, moveable towers, and siege technology.
What is warfare/conquering cities?
Both the Olmecs and Zapotecs lived in this present-day country.
What is Mexico?