Ancient Mesopotamia

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A ziggurat is a

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religious temple with many steps

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What is the definition of polytheism?

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the belief in many gods

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This was a writing system that was developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia around 3,500 B.C.

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cuneiform

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Of the following, which group of people belonged to the upper class of Sumerian Society? merchants, artisans, priests, farmers

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priests

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Who was Hammurabi?

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a Babylonian King

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Sumerian farmers, fishers, merchants, and artisans made up this group

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middle class

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What made Kings powerful in Sumer?

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Sumerians believed they were supported by the gods.

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Who was in charge of leading the army, enforcing laws, and collecting taxes?

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King

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How did a person become a slave in Sumer?

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They were captured during war.

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Who was responsible for writing down laws for the government?

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Scribes