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What did the surrounding deserts and mountains do for Mesopotamia?

protected them from invasion

What were the two main uses for a ziggurat?

Used for religious worship to the gods and stored important government documents

Describe Sumerian government

Several city-states, each ruled by its own king as a monarchy

What does Mesopotamia mean?

Land between rivers

How was metallurgy used to improve agriculture?

developed stronger farming tools

Who developed the first people group in Meso?

Sumerians

Name the river to the west

Euphrates River

Describe the Mesopotamians religion.

Polytheist- believe in many gods

Why did the Sumerians domesticate animals? (2 reasons)

1. Resources like wool, milk, and meat 2. Used to transport goods

What is the nickname for Mesopotamia?

Fertile Crescent

How did Mesopotamians use cuneiform and clay tablets?

to record laws and important information

Why is the epic of Gilgamesh so important?

it is the oldest written long poem

Who conquered the Sumerians and describe the government?

Akkadians created the world's first empire ruled by one king, Sargon

How did the wheel and sail advance the Sumerians?

Allowed them to transport goods more quickly

Name the river closest to the Zagros mountains

Tigris River

What geographical characteristics made it possible for the Sumerians to grow crops? (name 2)

fertile soil and access to water

How did the Sumerians use slave labor?

cultivate fields and crops

How were the ziggurats built?

With slave labor

When the Sumerians were experiencing inconsistent rainfall, what was their solution for their crops?

Dig a system of canals

Name the body of water that the rivers empty into

Persian Gulf

Name the body of water to the west

Mediterranean Sea

Name to body of water to the northwest

Black Sea

Name the following events in order: A. not everyone was needed for farming B. Trading centers grew into cities C. Some people specialized in a trade D. Agricultural practices improved

D A C B

Name the two basic principles that we follow today that was taken from the Code of Hammurabi?

1. We should have one set of laws for all people under a government 2. All people should be held accountable for their actions.

How would you describe Hammurabi's laws?

harsh

What two things were Mesopotamians hoping to receive in return for giving offerings and worshipping the gods?

peace and plentiful crops

Name the geographical feature to the east that protects Mesopotamia from invasion

Zagros Mountains

How did the Tigris and Euphrates river benefit the people? (3 reasons)

Deposited fertile silt during flooding, transport goods and resources, provided water for crops