Mesopotamia

Front

Which is NOT a characteristic of civilization? Monotheism, City-states, Irrigation

Back

Nomadic lifestyle

Front

What is the term for a government where priests rule in the name of god?

Back

Theocracy

Front

What is this? Options: Church, Pyramid, Ziggurat, Temple

Back

Ziggurat

Front

Who built a great army to protect their lands from invasion?

Back

Assyrians

Front

Who was the Akkadian king who conquered all of Mesopotamia?

Back

Sargon

Front

Who were members of the upper class? Options: Artisans, Merchants and traders, Scribes

Back

Kings and priests

Front

What is a mixture of copper and tin called?

Back

Bronze

Front

When did civilizations first develop in Mesopotamia?

Back

3000 B.C.

Front

What two factors have historically influenced where people settle?

Back

Water and crop growth ability

Front

In which language was The Epic of Gilgamesh written? Options: Cuneiform, English, Indo-European, Hieroglyphics

Back

Cuneiform