Mesopotamia

Which is NOT a characteristic of civilization?

• Monotheism

• Nomadic lifestyle

• City-states

• Irrigation

What is the term for a government where priests rule in the name of god?

• Dictatorship

• Monarchy

• Democracy

• Theocracy

What is this?

• Church

• Pyramid

• Ziggurat

• Temple

Who built a great army to protect their lands from invasion?

• Egyptians

• Chaldeans

• Babylonians

• Assyrians

Who was the Akkadian king who conquered all of Mesopotamia?

• Sargon

• Paul

• Hammurabi

• Gilgamesh

Who were members of the upper class?

• Artisans

• Kings and priests

• Merchants and traders

• Scribes

What is a mixture of copper and tin called?

• Amber

• Brass

• Bronze

• Platinum

When did civilizations first develop in Mesopotamia?

• 500 B.C.

• 1500 B.C.

• 3000 B.C.

• 6000 B.C.

What two factors have historically influenced where people settle?

• Building supplies and trade ports

• Hunting animals and temperature

• Water and crop growth ability

• Population density and business opportunities

In which language was The Epic of Gilgamesh written?

• Cuneiform

• English

• Indo-European

• Hieroglyphics