Mesopotamia: The Cradle of Civilization

What is the geographical location of Mesopotamia?

• Between the Nile and the Jordan Rivers

• Between the Tigris and the Euphrates Rivers

• Between the Indus and the Ganges Rivers

• Between the Amazon and the Orinoco Rivers

What factors made Mesopotamia ideal for agriculture?

• Harsh climate and rocky soil

• Limited water supply and infertile land

• Stable climate, rich soil, and fresh water

• Extreme temperatures and frequent floods

When did some agricultural settlements in Mesopotamia develop into cities?

• Around 12,000 years ago

• Around 6,000 years ago

• Around 4,000 years ago

• Around 3,000 years ago

What were the major empires that emerged in Mesopotamia?

• Egypt and Greece

• Rome and Persia

• Akkadian and Babylonian

• Assyrian and Macedonian

What advanced mathematics system did the Babylonians develop?

• Base 10 system

• Base 12 system

• Base 60 system

• Base 100 system

What did the Babylonians use their mathematics system for?

• Mapping and studying the sky

• Building monumental structures

• Recording laws and regulations

• Calculating agricultural yields

What is the writing system called that originated in Mesopotamia?

• Hieroglyphics

• Cuneiform

• Alphabet

• Kanji

What was the basis of the Babylonian king Hammurabi's law?

• Divine revelation

• Greek philosophy

• Roman law

• Babylonian code

Who conquered Babylon and sealed control over Mesopotamia?

• Alexander the Great

• Julius Caesar

• Cyrus the Great

• Hannibal Barca

What were the major contributions of Mesopotamia to civilization?

• Literacy, law, math, and astronomy

• Art, music, philosophy, and architecture

• Medicine, engineering, agriculture, and trade

• Religion, warfare, politics, and language