Ancient Mesopotamia

Crops grew very well in this fertile farmland. What did this area become known as?

• Land of the Nile

• Fertile Crescent

• Desert of Riches

• Arabian Oasis

How did the surrounding desert and mountains help in the advancement of civilization in Mesopotamia?

• It provided natural resources

• It protected them from invasion

• It provided a means of transportation

• It was home to trading partners

Which label shows Ancient Mesopotamia?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which 2 items are associated with the Mesopotamian writing system?

• Cuneiform

• Ziggurats

• Metallurgy

• Clay Tablets

How was Sumerian civilization structured?

• A collection of small city-states, each ruled by its own king

• A collection of small city-states, all ruled by one king

• A single city-state ruled by one king

• A single city-state ruled by priests

What concept is supported by this excerpt of Hammurabi's code?

• Forgiveness should be granted

• Babylonians had more rights than others

• Punishment should fit the crime

• Executions make people obey

Hammurabi's laws are best described as ______.

• unfair

• harsh

• weak

• religious

How many laws were part of Hammurabi's Code of Laws?

• 135

• 187

• 282

• 306

Who developed the first civilization in Mesopotamia?

• Hebrews

• Sumerians

• Akkadians

• Babylonians

Which geographic features in Mesopotamia promoted the growth of crops? Check 2

• Abundant rainfall

• dense forests

• dry deserts

• fertile soil

• access to water (rivers)