Mesopotamia

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Wealthy cities were target for raiders and enemy armies. Babylon was defended by strong walls of mud brick.

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advance cities

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Ziggurats were giant stepped pyramids built very tall with multiple levels and stairs in between. The first Ziggurats were built in Ur. What category do they belong to? Options: advance cities, complex institution, specialized workers, record keeping.

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advance cities

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What did the Babylonian king Hammurabi create in 1750 BCE?

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complex institution

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Enki and Ishtar were gods associated with various domains. What category do they belong to? Options: advance cities, complex institution, specialized workers, record keeping.

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complex institution

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What was the purpose of Mesopotamian scribes recording daily events, trade, astronomy, and literature on clay tablets?

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record keeping

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What was the purpose of carving laws on stone pillars called steles in Babylon?

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record keeping

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What aspect of Mesopotamian society does the worship of many gods represent? Options: advance cities, complex institution, specialized workers, record keeping.

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complex institution

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What category does the activity of visiting temples with offerings in Mesopotamia fall under? Options: advance cities, complex institution, specialized workers, record keeping.

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complex institution

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Ziggurats were places where Mesopotamian gods were worshipped. The temple is found at the top of the ziggurat where it was believed the gods slept at night.

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complex institution

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The earliest writing was based on pictograms. Pictograms were used to communicate basic information about crops and taxes.

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record keeping