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Ancient Mesopotamia

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  • How was metallurgy used to improve agriculture?
    developed stronger farming tools
  • Name the river to the west
    Euphrates River
  • What two things were Mesopotamians hoping to receive in return for giving offerings and worshipping the gods?
    peace and plentiful crops
  • How did the Tigris and Euphrates river benefit the people? (3 reasons)
    Deposited fertile silt during flooding, transport goods and resources, provided water for crops
  • Describe the Mesopotamians religion.
    Polytheist- believe in many gods
  • How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?
    to record laws and important information
  • Who developed the first people group in Meso?
    Sumerians
  • What is the nickname for Mesopotamia?
    Fertile Crescent
  • How did the wheel and sail advance the Sumerians?
    Allowed them to transport goods more quickly
  • How were the ziggurats built?
    With slave labor
  • Name the body of water to the west
    Mediterranean Sea
  • 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
  • Name the geographical feature to the east that protects Mesopotamia from invasion
    Zagros Mountains
  • Who conquered the Sumerians and describe the government?
    Akkadians created the world's first empire ruled by one king, Sargon
  • How would you describe Hammurabi's laws?
    harsh
  • What were the two main uses for a ziggurat?
    Used for religious worship to the gods and stored important government documents
  • What geographical characteristics made it possible for the Sumerians to grow crops? (name 2)
    fertile soil and access to water
  • When the Sumerians were experiencing inconsistent rainfall, what was their solution for their crops?
    Dig a system of canals
  • Name the body of water that the rivers empty into
    Persian Gulf
  • Why is the epic of Gilgamesh so important?
    it is the oldest written long poem
  • Name to body of water to the northwest
    Black Sea
  • What did the surrounding deserts and mountains do for Mesopotamia?
    protected them from invasion
  • How did the Sumerians use slave labor?
    cultivate fields and crops
  • Why did the Sumerians domesticate animals? (2 reasons)
    1. Resources like wool, milk, and meat 2. Used to transport goods
  • Name the two basic principles that we follow today that was taken from the Code of Hammurabi?
    1. We should have one set of laws for all people under a government 2. All people should be held accountable for their actions.
  • What does Mesopotamia mean?
    Land between rivers
  • Name the river closest to the Zagros mountains
    Tigris River
  • Describe Sumerian government
    Several city-states, each ruled by its own king as a monarchy
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