U1 The Beginning of Civilization

Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

King Hammurabi had a code of laws inscribed on a stone pillar for all to see.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

Cyrus the Great helped to form this great empire.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

This empire developed colonial territories from North Africa to Sicily.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

King Assurbanipal built palaces of luxury and the women remained secluded.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

This empire was less advanced, however they developed a technique to extract iron from ore.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

Today’s modern alphabet is based on the symbols and sounds of this empire.

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Darius divided the empire into provinces that were run by governors.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

This empire held one of the seven wonders of the ancient world (the Hanging Gardens).

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A civilization with a powerful army and warrior kings known for bloody battles.

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Part 1: Match the statement to the ancient civilization of Mesopotamia.

This empire was located in Asia Minor.

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