Vocab
The belief in one God is known as
Monotheism
The names of the rivers in Mesopotamia are the Tigris and the ____________.
Euphrates
Which of the following was built by the Mesopotamians?
A) Pyramids
B) Stepped Pyramids
C) Ziggurats
D) None of the above
C) Ziggurats
What empire was known for the Hanging Gardens?
Babylon
The Mesopotamian writing system is known as _______________.
Cuneiform
This team won the 2017 World Series of Baseball
Houston Astros
Band that sings the song Never Never Land
Metallica
Only Nomadic Tribes existed before the Neolithic Revolution.
True
False
True
They were known as the 1st builders
Sumerians
Name of the parents on The Simpsons
Homer and Marge
Mesopotamians worshipped many gods. This is known as
Polytheism
Mesopotamia means- land __________________________.
Between two rivers
Which of the following was NOT an invention in Mesopotamia?
A) Bronze
B) Gold
C) Sails
D) Wheels
B) Gold
What area was known for being cruel & violent?
Assyria (Assyrians)
The Code of ______________, was the first written set of laws.
Hammurabi
What characteristic of Civilizations is the building of canals, wall, and bridges known as?
Central Government
Division of Labor
Public Works Projects
Writing
Public Works Projects
Created the Hanging Gardens of Babylon for his homesick wife.
King Nebuchadnezzar
What pro sports franchise is known for Octopi being thrown on the field of play after a score?
Detroit Red Wings
Iraq
What city hosted the 2016 Summer Olympics
Rio
A system of canal building is known as
Irrigation
The form of government the Mesopotamians had was a _______________.
Theocracy
Bronze is made by mixing ___________ and ___________.
Tin & Copper
Which of the following was not an invention of the Mesopotamians?
Plow
Arch
Sailboat
Wheels
Arch
The Epic of _______________, was the first written work of literature.
Gilgamesh