Ancient Mesopotamian Civilizations

Which country currently exists in the area that used to be called Mesopotamia?

• Iraq

• Germany

• Brazil

• Nigeria

Mesopotamia means _______

Your book mentions 3 civilizations that developed in Mesopotamia. What were they?

• Sumer, Inca, Egypt

• Sumer, Babylon, Assyria

• Babylon, Indus Valley, Iraq

• Assyria, Mycenae, Troy

The word "fertile" appears a few times in the reading. What does it mean?

• It describes a large settlement

• It describes a group of hunter-gatherers

• It describes the ability to make things with metal

• It describes land that is good for farming

The Sumerians built ziggurats. What were they used for?

• For religious purposes. Each ziggurat housed a god and a high priest.

• For military purposes. They could defend themselves from attacks.

• For agricultural reasons. They could store food inside.

• For leisure purposes. They would play games and do art inside.

Ancient Egyptians used hieroglyphics for their writing. What was Sumerian writing called? _________

The Sumerians were able to make tools and weapons from this metal: ______

In addition to their other achievements, the Sumerians also wrote poetry. What is the name of their most famous work of literature?

• Hamlet

• The Epic of Gilgamesh

• Lord of the Flies

• Animorphs

What is the name of the farming technique that the Sumerians used to help relocate water? __________

Which of the seven wonders of the ancient world was built in Mesopotamia?

• Mausoleum of Halicarnassus

• Colossus of Rhodes

• Temple of Artemis

• The Hanging Gardens of Babylon