1.1 (Mesopotamia and Egypt)

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Why is it important for people (especially farmers) to settle near rivers & streams?

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To grow crops, to have a water supply, for irrigation.

Front

What is the area called between the Tigris and Euphrates River?

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Mesopotamia

Front

What was the first city called in Mesopotamia?

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Sumer

Front

How did the Sumerians communicate?

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Cuneiform

Front

What is an example of advanced technology by the Sumerians? Options: Invention of the wheel, Invention of the sail, Invention of the plow, All of the above

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All of the above

Front

The Sumerians were monotheistic

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False

Front

What does monotheistic mean?

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Belief in one god

Front

Which term means "belief in many gods"

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polytheistic

Front

Who ruled Sumer?

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Priests

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What led to the downfall of Sumer?

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War