Ancient Mesopotamia Song

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Which two rivers formed the cradle of civilization in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Euphrates River and Tigris River

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What problem did the flooding of the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers cause?

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Famine due to washed away crops

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Who were the first civilization in Mesopotamia? Options: Sumer city-states, Acadians, Babylonians, Persians

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Sumer city-states

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Who was the king of the Babylonians?

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Hammurabi

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What was Hammurabi known for?

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Creating Hammurabi's Code

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What was the primary purpose of Hammurabi's Code?

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To establish a legal framework for society

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What was the primary language of the Babylonians?

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Akkadian

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Which civilization succeeded the Sumer city-states in Mesopotamia?

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Babylonians

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What was the primary writing system used in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Cuneiform

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Which ancient Mesopotamian city was famous for its hanging gardens? Options: Uruk, Babylon, Nineveh, Akkad

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Babylon