Review for the Mesopotamia Test
“Geographically” where is Mesopotamia ? Between the Tigris & Euphrates Rivers
If you were to go to “Mesopotamia” today what country would you be in? IRAQ
What is the Sumerian form of writing called? Cuneiform
What did the Sumerians write on? Clay Tablets
What two (2) things did the Sumerians contribute to society? Wheel, plow Irrigation
What is a Phonogram? picture representing a sound
What’s a Pictograph??? picture representing a THING
What was the center of Sumerian city-life? Ziggurat
What type of religion did the Sumerians practice? Polytheism
What the heck is Polytheism? Belief in MANY gods
Who conquered Mesopotamia from the Sumerians? Akkadians
Who conquered the Akkadians? Babylonians
Who was the leader of the Babylonians? Hammurabi
If you were an Artisan in Babylonian society, which “class” would you be in? Middle Class
What do we have to thank the Phoenicians for? ALPHABET
Wedge shaped symbols written on clay tablets Cuneiform
A mud brick temple located in the middle of the city-state Ziggurat
A collection of laws written by the King of Babylon which dealt with aspects of daily life Code of Hammurabi
Fair treatment under the law Equal Justice
A person trained to write in cuneiform Scribe
A centralized society with developed forms of religion, ways of governing, and learning Civilization
A city and its surrounding farmland A city and its surrounding farmland. Each was independent and had its own government and ruler City-State
Describe the climate in Mesopotamia. Hot and dry Droughts with seasonal flooding
Land between the rivers What does Mesopotamia mean? Land between the rivers
What is the importance of a scribe? Record
Who invented the alphabet? Phoenicians
Nebuchanezar known for? Hanging Gardens
Name innovations of the Sumerians Writing Wheel Irrigation (dikes and canals) Ziggurats Sailboats plow
Fertile lands and water rights Causes of wars among the city-states Fertile lands and water rights
List the characteristics of a civilization System of Government Stable food supply Social Classes Highly Developed Culture (literature, art, music, architecture) Writing Technology Religion
People found in the Upper Class King, government officials, wealthy merchants, landowners, priest, nobles
To unite the people of Mesopotamia Purpose of the Code of Hammurabi To unite the people of Mesopotamia
What made up their irrigation system? dikes, levees, canals, dams, artificial lakes and ponds
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