Mesopotamia
Where is Mesopotomia located?
Between the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.
Why was religion so important to the Sumerians?
They believed their Gods were responsible for natural events
What is a large arc of rich farmland extending from the Persian Gulf to the Mediterranean Sea called?
Fertile Crescent
From where did the water collected in the storage basins come?
rivers
Why was Sargon important in history?
He was established the world's first empire.
What is a mix of rich soil and small rocks is called?
Which places in Mesopotamia became the centers of civilization?
cities in Mesopotamia
Why was the development of writing important to the government officials in Sumer?
It allowed them to keep records of taxes collected
Name the human-made waterways.
canals
An arrangement in which people specialize in specific tasks.
division of labor
Which of the following advancements allowed the Sumerians to construct larger cities?
The development of bronze tools
civilization
List two grains grown by Mesopotamian farmers.
wheat and barely
For what purpose were the cylinder seals used in Sumer?
To sign documents and decorate objects
How did they supply water through to the area of land?
irrigation