Mesopotamia Review

A __________ is a political unit consisting of a city and its surrounding countryside.

Who was Hammurabi and what was he known for?

• Bablonian king known for creating a written code of laws

• Egyptian pharaoh known for constructing the pyramids

• leader of Akkadian Empire who conquered most of Mesopotamia

• a peasant who rose to power and became king of Sumer through harsh punishments

Why was the king so powerful in Sumerian city-states?

• He took care of the poor

• He had the wisest advisors

• He was appointed by the gods

• He was the fiercest warrior

What was a scribe?

• someone who was trained to read and write in cuneiform

• someone who painted murals in Sumer

• someone who built Mesopotamian temples

• someone who traveled and traded goods

A _______ is a pyramid-shaped temple tower in ancient Sumer.

What is the region in southern Mesopotamia where cities first appeared?

Which of the following are some of the GRAPES of civilization?

(select all correct answers)

• geography

• economics

• social media

• religion

• government

What does the G in GRAPES stand for?

• Geography
• Grouping

• Government
• Geology

What does the R in GRAPES stand for?

• Race
• Riting

• Religion
• Rulers

What does the A in GRAPES stand for?

• Agriculture

• Area

• Artifacts

• Achievements