Several city-states, each ruled by its own king as a monarchy
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What were the two main uses for a ziggurat?
Used for religious worship to the gods and stored important government documents
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What did the surrounding deserts and mountains do for Mesopotamia?
protected them from invasion
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Name the geographical feature to the east that protects Mesopotamia from invasion
Zagros Mountains
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Name the river closest to the Zagros mountains
Tigris River
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Why is the epic of Gilgamesh so important?
it is the oldest written long poem
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Who conquered the Sumerians and describe the government?
Akkadians created the world's first empire ruled by one king, Sargon
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Name the body of water to the west
Mediterranean Sea
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Name the following events in order: A. not everyone was needed for farming B. Trading centers grew into cities C. Some people specialized in a trade D. Agricultural practices improved
D A C B
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How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?