Ancient Mesopotamia

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What type of religion was practiced in Ancient Mesopotamia? It means more than one god or goddess.

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Polytheism

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What form of government was common in Ancient Mesopotamia?

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Monarchy

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Name two prominent empires in Ancient Mesopotamia.

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Babylonians, Assyrians, Akkadians

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Who was Cyrus the Great?

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Conquered Babylon, ending its glory days forever

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What was Nebuchadnezzar II most known for creating?

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The Hanging Gardens of Babylon.

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What was the ancient Mesopotamian epic poem regarded as one of the earliest works of literary fiction.

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the Epic of Gilgamesh

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Who was Sargon the Great?

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The founder of the Akkadian Empire, known for uniting the Sumerian city-states.

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What was Sumer known for?

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Being one of the earliest civilizations in Mesopotamia, known for its advances in writing and architecture.

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What was the significance of irrigation in Mesopotamia?

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It was crucial for agriculture and supported the growth of civilizations.

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What were one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, attributed to Nebuchadnezzar II?

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the Hanging Gardens of Babylon