Exploring the Geography of Ancient Mesopotamia

What does the term 'geography' mean from a historian's perspective?

• The history of ancient civilizations

• The physical environment and its influence on economy and culture

• The study of human behavior

• The study of maps and navigation

Which two rivers define the region of Mesopotamia?

• Danube and Rhine

• Euphrates and Tigris

• Ganges and Indus

• Nile and Amazon

What natural feature separated Mesopotamia from Greece?

• Mediterranean Sea

• Taurus Mountains

• Elbors Mountains

• Zagros Mountains

In the 'Follow the Fish' game, where did the fish end up the first time?

• Taurus Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

• Elbors Mountains

• Zagros Mountains

What was a major part of the Mesopotamian diet?

• Pork

• Chicken

• Fish

• Beef

What was one of the main crops grown by ancient Mesopotamians?

• Potatoes

• Corn

• Barley

• Rice

How did ancient Mesopotamians control river flooding?

• Using sandbags

• Constructing great canals and irrigation systems

• Diverting rivers

• Building dams

Who were the original inhabitants of Mesopotamia?

• Assyrians

• Sumerians

• Babylonians

• Akkadians

Which leader united the Akkadians and created the first unified empire?

• Nebuchadnezzar

• Gilgamesh

• Hammurabi

• Sargon

What was the population of Mesopotamia by 2000 BCE?

• 10,000

• 50,000

• 100,000

• 200,000