Mesopotamia Review

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What did the earliest civilizations have in common?

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They originated near rivers.

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How did the sail impact the Mesopotamians?

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They were able to trade over long distances.

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The end of the Stone Age (around 10,000-12,000 years ago) witnessed the change from hunter-gatherer societies to agricultural societies. One of the societal changes that occurred at this time was that people

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began to farm and live in permanent settlements.

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Which statement best explains how a surplus of goods among early humans led to trade?

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People with surplus goods began to exchange them for other goods that they needed.

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What is the name of the earliest known writing system, which was developed in Mesopotamia?

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cuneiform

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How did early civilizations, such as the Sumerians, help to shape the concept of government?

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The people of Sumer developed city-states and established kings as leaders due to competition for land and water.

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Mesopotamia was mostly:

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Polytheistic

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Which of these artifacts would help a student understand the law system in Mesopotamia? A clay pot found in the southern Sumerian desert. A bronze statue of King Sargon. A cuneiform tablet with the code of Hammurabi engraved in it. Many tools found in a cave in Babylon.

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A cuneiform tablet with the code of Hammurabi engraved in it.

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In which region was Mesopotamia located?

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The Middle East

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What is the process known as that involves using levees, canals, and artificial lakes to manage water flow for farming in Mesopotamia?

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irrigation