Early Humans and Mesopotamia

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What was used by river valley civilizations, like Mesopotamia, to take water to the farms?

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irrigation canals

Front

Which of the following is NOT a major contribution of the Sumerians? cuneiform writing, wheel to be used on land or for water, iron weapons, wooden plows for farming

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iron weapons

Front

Which Mesopotamian king created a set of laws to govern the daily lives of his people?

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Hammurabi

Front

Why was the Assyrian army so successful with conquering others and expanding their empire?

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iron weapons

Front

What was the basic unit of the lives of Mesopotamians?

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family

Front

Sumerians worshipped many gods. This is called.....

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polytheism

Front

What metal was created by combining copper and tin?

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bronze

Front

Who was the ruler that united Akkad and Sumer to create the world's first empire?

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Sargon

Front

What did the Assyrians divide their large empire into so it was easier to govern?

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provinces

Front

Which ruler built grand palaces and temples, like the Hanging Gardens?

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Nebuchadnezzar