Ancient Mesopotamia

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What does the word "civilization" refer to?

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A group of people living together

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What does the term "Mesopotamia" mean?

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The land between rivers

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What is a Ziggurat?

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A large temple

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Who created the "Code of Hammurabi"?

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King Hammurabi

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What was the first military power in history?

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Assyria

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What type of writing did the ancient Mesopotamians develop?

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Cuneiform

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Which invention helped with transportation in ancient Mesopotamia?

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The wheel

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What was the primary material used by Sumerians to build their homes and buildings?

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Bricks made from mud and straw

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What was the purpose of a Ziggurat in Sumerian cities?

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A large temple dedicated to the city's main god

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What was the Code of Hammurabi?

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A collection of 282 laws