Geography of Mesopotamia Flashcard

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What is the meaning of the term 'Mesopotamia'?

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The land between the rivers

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When was Mesopotamia established?

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Around 3500 BCE

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What is the geographical feature that impacted life in Mesopotamia?

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Mountain rains

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Which rivers were located in Mesopotamia?

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Tigris and Euphrates

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What were the ancient settlements in Mesopotamia called?

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City-states

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Who usually controlled the city-states in Mesopotamia?

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Strong rulers

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Where would Mesopotamia be located today?

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Modern Iraq and part of eastern Syria

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What is the name of the earliest centers of human civilization?

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Mesopotamia

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Which region is known as 'the land between the rivers'?

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Mesopotamia

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What was the primary form of writing in ancient Mesopotamia?

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Cuneiform