Ancient Mesopotamia Flashcards

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Ziggurat

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A rectangular tiered temple or terraced mound erected by the ancient Mesopotamians.

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Cuneiform

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A form of writing developed by the Sumerians using a wedge-shaped stylus and clay tablets.

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Nomad

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A member of a group that has no permanent home, wandering from place to place in search of food and water.

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Hammurabi's Code

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The first written code/set of laws that all were expected to obey. Strict punishments that matched crimes.

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Fertile Crescent

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A geographical area of fertile land in the Middle East stretching in a broad semicircle from the Nile to the Tigris and Euphrates.

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Polytheistic

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Believing in many gods.

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Mesopotamia

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Land between two rivers.

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City-States in Mesopotamia

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Strong, independent cities that rose up between 3300-3000 B.C. around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers and were the birthplace of such inventions as the wheel.

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Commoners/Craftsmen

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Workers for the nobles and palaces. Held jobs involving farming, fishing, and crafting.

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Nobles

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A member of a ruling family or one of high rank such as priests or officials.