Unit 2: Ancient Mesopotamia

Front

What is the name of the world's very first civilization?

Back

Mesopotamia

Front

What is the name of the writing that the Ancient Mesopotamians created?

Back

Cuneiform

Front

Which occupation required a person to read and write in order to keep records like court documents?

Back

a scribe

Front

What were the temples or ziggurats main purpose?

Back

To offer protection and gifts for the gods in hopes to bring good luck to the land and the people

Front

What was the reason the first civilization occurred in Mesopotamia?

Back

They were able to produce a surplus of food allowing for people to live longer and have different jobs in society.

Front

What were the two rivers that watered the area called Mesopotamia?

Back

Tigris and Euphrates

Front

What helped the Sumerian civilization start to grow in population?

Back

agriculture

Front

Which class of people were kings, their family and priests in? Options: lower class, middle class, upper class

Back

upper class

Front

Which empire was Hammurabi king of?

Back

Babylonian

Front

Hammurabi got tired of _______________.

Back

people changing laws when they wanted an advantage