Ancient Mesopotamia Study Guide

What was Mesopotamia also known as?

• The Birthplace of Democracy
• The fertile cresent

• The Land of Pharaohs
• The Garden of Eden

why is Mesopotamia considered a cradle for civilization?

• Mesopotamia was known for its advanced technology in agriculture only.
• Mesopotamia is considered the cradle of civilization due to its rich soil which lead to a stable food supply

• Mesopotamia was primarily a nomadic society without cities.
• Mesopotamia's main contribution was in the field of astronomy alone.

what did the people of Mesopotamia build to help prevent flooding?

• Levees and canals
• Walls and fences
• Bridges and roads
• Dams and reservoirs

What did the flood waters bring to the land that helped the farmers?

• Polluted water
• Drought conditions
• Salt deposits
• Nutrient-rich silt

What did scribes use to write down information on?

• Digital tablets
• Stone carvings
• Wooden boards
• Papyrus, parchment, or clay tablets

What did scribes use to write with when writing on clay tablets?

• A quill
• Ink and paper
• A reed

• A brush

what was special about the Assyrian library?

• It only contained religious texts from various cultures.
• It was a modern library built in the 21st century.
• It was known for its extensive collection of digital media.
• It had the story of the oldest hero written down

What is the code of Hammurabi?

• A historical document detailing the life of Hammurabi.
• A collection of 100 laws from ancient Greece.
• The Code of Hammurabi is a set of rules and laws from Babylon

• A set of religious texts from ancient Egypt.

What did a surplus of food allow the people of Mesopotamia to do?

• Increase agricultural land size
• Reduce trade with neighboring regions
• Engage in specialized labor and develop culture.
• Focus solely on military expansion

what is the purpose of the code of hammurabi?

• To establish laws and standards for justice and order in ancient Babylon.

• To promote trade and commerce in ancient Babylon.
• To document the history of Babylonian kings.
• To outline religious practices in ancient Babylon.