Ancient Mesopotamia

What were the main crops grown in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Rice and soybeans
• Wheat and barley
• Corn and potatoes
• Tomatoes and cucumbers

Which crops were grown in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Tomatoes and cucumbers
• Rice and soybeans
• Wheat and barley
• Corn and potatoes

What is the main challenge faced by farmers in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Lack of fertile soil
• Extreme cold weather
• Lack of water
• Excessive rainfall

What was the main characteristic of city-states in Mesopotamia?

• Shared religion and language
• Uniform laws and regulations
• Centralized government
• Independent religion and government

What did farmers in ancient Mesopotamia do to control the floods?

• Constructed dams
• Dug canals
• Planted trees
• Built levees

What were the characteristics of city-states in Mesopotamia?

• Shared religion and language
• Independent religion and government
• Centralized government
• Uniform laws and regulations

What was Mesopotamia composed of?

• Several independent city-states
• A confederation of tribes
• One large civilization
• A single empire

What were some of the fruits and vegetables produced in ancient Mesopotamia?

• Bananas and pineapples
• Grapes and figs
• Apples and oranges
• Watermelons and pumpkins

Which two rivers make up Mesopotamia?

• Nile and Amazon
• Danube and Rhine
• Yangtze and Mississippi
• Tigris and Euphrates

Which civilizations have existed in Mesopotamia?

• Sumeria and Assyria
• Egypt and Greece
• Rome and Persia
• China and India