Mesopotamia - Ancient Mesopotamia 101 Nat Geo

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Where does the story of civilization itself begin according to the text? Options: Greece, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Rome

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Mesopotamia

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What made Mesopotamia ideal for agriculture?

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Its rich soil and steady supply of fresh water

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Which empire unified the city-states of Mesopotamia before they broke apart into Assyria and Babylon?

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The Akkadian Empire

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The Babylonians developed a _____ mathematical system.

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What was the writing system developed in Mesopotamia called in modern times?

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Cuneiform

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Who conquered Babylon in 539 BC?

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Cyrus the Great

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What was the primary purpose of the ziggurats in ancient Mesopotamia?

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To serve as temples for worship

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Which river was crucial in the development of Mesopotamia? Options: The Nile River, The Amazon River, The Tigris River, The Mississippi River

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The Tigris River

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What is the term used to describe the form of writing that involved pressing a reed into wet clay to create symbols in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Cuneiform

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What was the main purpose of the Code of Hammurabi in ancient Mesopotamia?

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To establish a set of laws for the empire