Mesopotamia
These are the two rivers where Mesopotamia is located between.
What is the "Euphrates" and "Tigris" rivers.
This empire has been record to have been the strongest army in Mesopotamian time using swords, spears, and slingshots.
Who was "The Assyrians".
The term "Mesopotamia" means what in the Greek language?
What is "The land between the rivers".
First form by Mesopotamians this is known as a city that governs itself.
A group of merchant traveling together for safety is known as what.
What is a "Caravan".
This is where Mesopotamia is located.
What is modern day Iraq.
These Mesopotamian people were responsible for the creation of the sailboat.
Who is "The Sumerians".
These small fertilizing particles that were left behind after a flood are known as what?
What is "Silt".
This is the writing that Mesopotamia created.
What is "Cuneiform".
*Daily Double* This creation is known as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
What is the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
Being the first civilization Mesopotamia is often called the what of civilization.
What is "The Cradle of Civilization".
*Daily Double* Famous for his conquest King Sargon was the ruler of what two civilization?
What is Sumer & Akkad.
The method of digging canals to let water through a field is called what?
What is "Irrigation".
Known for the creation of his law, Hammurabi's code states what?
What is "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth".
This is referred to as the world's oldest known story originating from Sumer.
What is the "Epic of Gilgamesh".
First developed by Mesopotamia this system is used to classify people and their jobs.
What is a social class/group.
This civilization were the first in history to charge conquered people a tribute or forced payment.
Who is the Assyrians.
Known as a territory or group of territories governed by one ruler.
What is an "Empire".
*Daily Double* This is the king revered for the creation of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon to please his wife.
Who is King Nebuchadnezzar.
These people were the first civilizations to build a library in the world that held 25,000 stories and songs.
Who is the "Assyrians empire".
What is "The Fertile Crescent".
Often referred to as the New Babylonian Empire this civilization defeated the power Assyrian army and took control of Babylon.
Who is the Chaldean Empire.
This term is used to describe a long poem that tells the story of a hero or legend.
What is an "Epic".
This civilization is credited with the invention of the first sundial used to measure time.
This civilization is responsible for the creation of the 60-minute hour, 60-second minute & 360 degree circle.
Who are the Sumerians.