Mesopotamia Flashcard

Front

What does the word “Mesopotamia” mean?

Back

Land between the rivers

Front

Which two rivers surrounded Mesopotamia?

Back

Tigris and Euphrates

Front

What is the earliest known form of writing developed in Mesopotamia?

Back

Cuneiform

Front

Which Mesopotamian ruler created one of the world’s first written law codes?

Back

Hammurabi

Front

What were Mesopotamian temples called?

Back

Ziggurats

Front

The Fertile Crescent refers to:

Back

A crescent-shaped area of fertile land in the Middle East

Front

Which Mesopotamian city is famous for the Hanging Gardens (one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world)?

Back

Babylon

Front

Who was the Akkadian ruler that created the world’s first empire?

Back

Sargon the Great

Front

Mesopotamians believed in many gods. This belief system is called:

Back

Polytheism

Front

Which group of people conquered Babylon and were known for their strong army, use of iron weapons, and use of chariots? Options: Sumerians, Akkadians, Persians, Assyrians.

Back

Assyrians