Ben-Ch.2 Lsn 1 Mesopotamia: Sumerians

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Were Sumerians the FIRST civilization?

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yes

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What was the first form of writing called?

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cuneiform

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What is a chariot?

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A horse-drawn cart used in battle

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What is a ziggurat?

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A pyramid shaped temple.

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Who was the first ruler that has everything under control?

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Sargon

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What is Hammurabi's code?

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a set of 282 laws

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What did the priests do?

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Performed religious ceremonies

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What does a ziggurat look like?

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Who were the Sumerians?

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The first civilization

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What is another name for Mesopotamia?

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The land between the rivers