Where is Mesopotamia?
The Middle East
Sumerians were polytheists. What does that mean?
They believe in more than one god.
What does "Mesopotamia" mean?
Land between the rivers
How did trade make a city's culture richer?
They were able to access materials not from their city
Why was Mesopotamia good for farming?
The rivers flooded and made fertile land
Who was at the top of society?
kings
What was the Sumerian writing called?
Cuneform
What is a scribe?
A professional writer
Who could communicate with the gods?
Priests only
Why were priests considered so important?
People thought they were connected to the gods
There were 2 rivers in Mesopotamia, name one.
Tigris or Euphrates
What was invented in 2,100 BC
A law code
Who was at the bottom of society?
slaves
Name one type of person considered "upper class"
scribe, priest/priestess, artisan, merchant
After the Sumerians invented the wheel, what did they invent to go with it?
The Chariot
What did Sumerians make by mixing copper and tin?
Bronze
What is this called?
Ziggurat