Mesopotamia Check Up

Why did the ancient Mesopotamians believe in the Gods?

• To explain natural events 
• To split them into social classes
• To give more power to the Ruling class. 

What is a social class?

• A division of people by those with certain similarities (rich, poor, etc)
• A class that talks a lot
• The people who talk to the gods. 

What are the main social classes of Ancient Mesopotamia?

• Ruler, Priest, Warrior, Free People, Slaves
• Rulers, Priests, Free People
• Wealthy people, middle class, poor

Where is Mesopotamia located?

• In Europe
• In the middle East
• In South America

How did the ancient Mesopotamians explain things that they didn't understand?

• They believed that the Gods created the world and them to live in it
• They asked people in other civilizations
• They didn't care that much

What did Mesopotamian Priests do?

• They represented the Gods and gave their commands to the people
• They ruled the land and people
• They worked for the Kings

Who made up the lowest social class in Ancient Mesopotamia?

• The Rulers
• The Priests
• Slaves
• Normal Folks

Which Rivers was Ancient Mesopotamia built in between?

• The Tigris and the Euphrates
• The Mississippi and the Colorado
• The Nile

What were nomads?

• People who move around from place to place following food
• People who stay in villages instead of moving around.
• People who are only named Timothy.

How did the ancient Mesopotamians get most of their food?

• They hunt and gather
• They farm
• They only fish