Module 3 Lessons 1 & 2: The Fertile Crescent and Sumerians

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What type of religion did the early Sumerians practice?

Back

Polytheism

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Where did the ancient Sumerians settle?

Back

Mesopotamia (Sumer)

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What does the word Mesopotamia mean?

Back

Land between the rivers

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What does polytheism mean?

Back

The belief in multiple gods.

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How did the Fertile Crescent get its name?

Back

It is named for its crescent shape and fertile land.

Front

What did the rivers bring that made the land ideal for farming in Mesopotamia?

Back

Nutrient-rich silt

Front

In what two ways did the ancient Mesopotamians control their water supply?

Back

Irrigation systems and levees/canals.

Front

An arrangement in which workers specialize in a particular task or job is called?

Back

division of labor

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Between which two rivers did Mesopotamian society develop?

Back

Tigris and Euphrates

Front

What is a rural area?

Back

A rural area is a region located outside towns and cities, often with a focus on agriculture and natural environments.