The Fertile Crescent - Ancient World

Mesopotamia means....

• Land between the mountains.

• Land between the Rivers

• Land of Laronte

• The Cradle of Civilization.

The Fertile Crescent is known as ...

• A place where people only lived in ancient times

• The Land between the rivers.

• The Cradle of Civilization

• Neverland

Which modern country is NOT in the Fertile Crescent area?

• Israel

• India

• Iraq

• Syria

There are huge bodies of water in the area of the Fertile Crescent. Which one below does not belong?

• Mediterranean

• Black Sea

• Persian Gulf

• Atlantic Ocean

Why was writing developed in Mesopotamia?

• To write letters to one another.

• To be smarter than those in the far west.

• Writing wasn't developed in mesopotamia

• To keep records.

What is the style of writing called in Mesopotamia?

• Greek

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Inglis

How long did it take to become a scribe in Mesopotamia?

• 12 Years

• 12 Months

• 4 years

• 8 months

What are the two rivers names in Mesopotamia?

• Brooks and Dunn Rivers

• Mississippi and the Jordan Rivers

• Danube and Rhine Rivers

• Tigris and Euphrates Rivers

What is this building called?

• A Zigguraut

• A Zuzupetal

• A Zeppelin

• A Zoroastrian

What function did the Ziggurat have in Mesopotamian culture?

• Served as a gathering place for warriors.

• Was both a temple that housed the god of the town and was a bank of sorts to the citizens.

• This was the kings palace.

• This building was a huge restaurant that served fried lamb.