“Land between 2 rivers”

Fertile land between 2 rivers (Tigris & Euphrates)

Soil rich in nutrients and resources Soil became rich in nutrients from rivers flooding

to bring water to CROPS Tool used to irrigate dry land

Series of canals that brought water from rivers to crops

Name for the fertile Land surrounding the Tigris, Euphrates and Nile Rivers Fertile land made it good for growing crops

Emperor with a Code of Laws

Oldest set of laws ever recorded. 282 laws meant to keep order in ancient Babylon

The first inhabitants of Mesopotamia City state was names SUMER

A city and its surrounding area it controls.

A pyramid shaped tower used for Religious purposes in Mesopotamia

System in which a society is divided into several groups (wealth)

Oldest form of writing wedge shaped symbols on clay tablets

Professional writer

Belief in many gods

Nation or group of people ruled by one emperor. Ruler of an empire

Focusing on one specific skill or job. Your specialty

Something the Sumerians did or made and passed on to future societies. Examples religion Cuneiform (writing) wheel

To tame; Raising animals for food