Western River Valleys Illustrated Vocabulary

Western River Valleys Illustrated Vocabulary

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History

6th Grade

Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the worksheet 'The Geography of Mesopotamia,' irrigation canals were used to bring water from rivers to ________.

Back

fields

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What technology did the Sumerians use to irrigate crops and create stronger weapons and tools?

Back

They used canals to irrigate crops and bronze to create stronger weapons and tools.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How many people could live in a Sumerian city, and what were some of the cities called?

Back

As many as 80,000 people; cities included Ur, Uruk, and Eridu.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which civilization was known for being great sea-faring traders and developing a highly-prized purple dye from the murex shellfish?

Back

Phoenicians

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Fill in the blank: The Babylonian Empire lasted from ______ to ______.

Back

1900 to 1595

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When was the code created and in use?

Back

It was created around 1754 BCE and was in use throughout the succeeding centuries in Mesopotamia. The slab of the code was taken in the 12th Century BC.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which writing system was developed by the Sumerians?

Back

Cuneiform

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