Mesopotamia

Front

What was the name of the Sumerian system of wedge shaped writing?

Back

cuneiform

Front

As villages grew and supported larger and more permanent populations______emerged.

Back

cities

Front

The Mesopotamia River Valley was located between the ________and________ Rivers.

Back

Tigres and Euphrates

Front

Who created the Hanging Gardens of Babylon?

Back

Nebuchadnezzar

Front

What is Hammurabi's Code?

Back

collection of written laws from the Babylonian Empire

Front

What did Hammurabi do with the code of laws to make sure everyone knew of them?

Back

He had scribes write and display them for all to see.

Front

The kingdom ruled by Hammurabi was called

Back

Babylonia

Front

An environmental advantage leads to a food surplus. What does a food surplus lead to?

Back

job specialization

Front

What were the flat topped pyramid shaped brick towers used in ancient Mesopotamia religion called? Options: temples, ziggurats, churches, praymids

Back

ziggurats

Front

What is the belief in many gods?

Back

polytheism