Mesopotamia Review Flashcard

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What is Mesopotamia known as?

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Cradle of Civilization

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The Tigris and Euphrates Rivers flow into the _____________.

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Persian Gulf

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The Sumerians practiced ____________, which is a belief in many gods.

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Polytheism

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The world's first empire was created by ____________.

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Sargon

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Who is credited with creating the world's first empire?

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Sargon

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What type of belief system did the Sumerians follow? Options: Monotheism, Polytheism, Atheism, Animism

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Polytheism

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What is the significance of cuneiform in Mesopotamian history?

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It was an advanced form of writing.

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Which civilization is known as the 'Cradle of Civilization'?

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Mesopotamia

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What does "Mesopotamia" mean?

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Between the Rivers

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What is the modern name for Mesopotamia?

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Iraq